Crown Preparatory Academy vs Pio Pico Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crown Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
446 students
Pio Pico Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
253 students
| Measure | Crown Preparatory Academy Los Angeles, California | Pio Pico Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #816 of 1,334 | #960 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12726 of 15,369 | #13718 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 446 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crown Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 20.4).
- •Pio Pico Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Crown Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Crown Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 96%).
- •Crown Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.9).
- •Crown Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 446 students compared with 253.
- •Crown Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Pio Pico Middle 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 Crown Preparatory Academy better than Pio Pico Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Crown Preparatory Academy ranks higher (25.7 vs 20.4 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 Crown Preparatory Academy and Pio Pico Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crown Preparatory Academy: 446. Pio Pico Middle: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crown Preparatory Academy and Pio Pico Middle rank in California?
Crown Preparatory Academy is 816th of 1,334 and Pio Pico Middle is 960th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).