Cienega Elementary vs New Los Angeles Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cienega Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
New Los Angeles Charter
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
317 students
| Measure | Cienega Elementary Los Angeles, California | New Los Angeles Charter Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3392 of 5,693 | #912 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38983 of 50,301 | #13467 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 370 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 23% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cienega Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 21.8).
- •Cienega Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Cienega Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •New Los Angeles Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 88.6%).
- •Cienega Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 24.4).
- •Cienega Elementary is the larger school with 370 students compared with 317.
- •Cienega Elementary is a public school while New Los Angeles Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cienega Elementary better than New Los Angeles Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Cienega Elementary ranks higher (29.3 vs 21.8 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 Cienega Elementary and New Los Angeles Charter?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cienega Elementary: 370. New Los Angeles Charter: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cienega Elementary and New Los Angeles Charter rank in California?
Cienega Elementary is 3392nd of 5,693 and New Los Angeles Charter is 912th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).