Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista vs New West Charter
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.
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
497 students
New West Charter
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
980 students
| Measure | Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista Los Angeles, California | New West Charter Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1444 of 5,693 | #64 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #19169 of 50,301 | #2296 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 497 | 980 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 980 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New West Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 58.5).
- •Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista does better on math proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •New West Charter does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •New West Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 67.4%).
- •New West Charter does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 21.6).
- •New West Charter is the larger school with 980 students compared with 497.
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 Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista better than New West Charter?
On the Success Index (US), New West Charter ranks higher (74.2 vs 58.5 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 Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista and New West Charter?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista: 497. New West Charter: 980. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista and New West Charter rank in California?
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista is 1444th of 5,693 and New West Charter is 64th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).