Charnock Road Elementary vs Palms Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 763 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charnock Road Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students
Palms Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,081 students
| Measure | Charnock Road Elementary Los Angeles, California | Palms Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3211 of 5,693 | #393 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #37655 of 50,301 | #7264 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 281 | 1,081 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 1,081 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palms Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 31.3).
- •Palms Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Palms Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Palms Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 90.7%).
- •Charnock Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.7).
- •Palms Middle is the larger school with 1,081 students compared with 281.
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 Charnock Road Elementary better than Palms Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Palms Middle ranks higher (51.7 vs 31.3 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 Charnock Road Elementary and Palms Middle?
About 763 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charnock Road Elementary: 281. Palms Middle: 1,081. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charnock Road Elementary and Palms Middle rank in California?
Charnock Road Elementary is 3211th of 5,693 and Palms Middle is 393rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).