Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista vs Richland Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 455 m 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
Richland Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–7
280 students
| Measure | Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista Los Angeles, California | Richland Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1444 of 5,693 | #1047 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #19169 of 50,301 | #13998 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 497 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richland Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 58.5).
- •Richland Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Richland Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 67.4%).
- •Richland Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 21.6).
- •Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista is the larger school with 497 students compared with 280.
- •Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista is a charter school while Richland Avenue 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 Richland Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Richland Avenue Elementary ranks higher (66.2 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 Richland Avenue Elementary?
About 455 m 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. Richland Avenue Elementary: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista and Richland Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista is 1444th of 5,693 and Richland Avenue Elementary is 1047th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).