Culver City Middle vs ICEF Vista Middle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Culver City Middle
Culver City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,523 students
ICEF Vista Middle Academy
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
194 students
| Measure | Culver City Middle Culver City, California | ICEF Vista Middle Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 1,334 | #658 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4723 of 15,369 | #11292 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,523 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 1,523 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 36% |
| city | Culver City | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Culver City Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 33.0).
- •Culver City Middle does better on math proficiency (51% vs 36%).
- •Culver City Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •Culver City Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 96.4%).
- •ICEF Vista Middle Academy does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 20.9).
- •Culver City Middle is the larger school with 1,523 students compared with 194.
- •Culver City Middle is a public school while ICEF Vista Middle Academy is a charter 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 Culver City Middle better than ICEF Vista Middle Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Culver City Middle ranks higher (63.4 vs 33.0 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 Culver City Middle and ICEF Vista Middle Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Culver City and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Culver City Middle: 1,523. ICEF Vista Middle Academy: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Culver City Middle and ICEF Vista Middle Academy rank in California?
Culver City Middle is 261st of 1,334 and ICEF Vista Middle Academy is 658th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).