Charles Drew Middle vs Russell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 297 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Drew Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 7–8
607 students
Russell Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
739 students
| Measure | Charles Drew Middle Los Angeles, California | Russell Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1311 of 1,334 | #4306 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15250 of 15,369 | #44482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 607 | 739 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 35% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 7.4).
- •Russell Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 9%).
- •Russell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 17%).
- •Russell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 99.2%).
- •Charles Drew Middle does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.0).
- •Russell Elementary is the larger school with 739 students compared with 607.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Charles Drew Middle better than Russell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Elementary ranks higher (20.6 vs 7.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Charles Drew Middle and Russell Elementary?
About 297 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Drew Middle: 607. Russell Elementary: 739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Drew Middle and Russell Elementary rank in California?
Charles Drew Middle is 1311th of 1,334 and Russell Elementary is 4306th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).