Culver City Middle vs La Ballona Elementary
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.
Culver City Middle
Culver City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,523 students
La Ballona Elementary
Culver City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
| Measure | Culver City Middle Culver City, California | La Ballona Elementary Culver City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 1,334 | #1764 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4723 of 15,369 | #23327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,523 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 1,523 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 51% |
| city | Culver City | Culver City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Culver City Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 52.6).
- •Culver City Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Culver City Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 53.9%).
- •Culver City Middle does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.2).
- •Culver City Middle is the larger school with 1,523 students compared with 531.
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 La Ballona Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Culver City Middle ranks higher (63.4 vs 52.6 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 La Ballona Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Culver City and Culver City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Culver City Middle: 1,523. La Ballona Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Culver City Middle and La Ballona Elementary rank in California?
Culver City Middle is 261st of 1,334 and La Ballona Elementary is 1764th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).