Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista vs Nora Sterry Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Nora Sterry Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
188 students
| Measure | Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista Los Angeles, California | Nora Sterry Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1444 of 5,693 | #2322 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #19169 of 50,301 | #30044 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 497 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 47% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 42.9).
- •Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista does better on math proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 84%).
- •Nora Sterry Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 21.6).
- •Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista is the larger school with 497 students compared with 188.
- •Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista is a charter school while Nora Sterry Elementary is a public 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 Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista better than Nora Sterry Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista ranks higher (58.5 vs 42.9 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 Nora Sterry Elementary?
About 1.4 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. Nora Sterry Elementary: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista and Nora Sterry Elementary rank in California?
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista is 1444th of 5,693 and Nora Sterry Elementary is 2322nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).