Cienega Elementary vs Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
853 students
| Measure | Cienega Elementary Los Angeles, California | Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3392 of 5,693 | #1335 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #38983 of 50,301 | #16753 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 370 | 853 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 853 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 2.5% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cienega Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 7.6).
- •Cienega Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Cienega Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Cienega Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 97.4%).
- •Cienega Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.5).
- •Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High is the larger school with 853 students compared with 370.
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 Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Cienega Elementary ranks higher (29.3 vs 7.6 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 Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cienega Elementary: 370. Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High: 853. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cienega Elementary and Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High rank in California?
Cienega Elementary is 3392nd of 5,693 and Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High is 1335th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).