Da Vinci Science vs El Segundo Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Da Vinci Science
El Segundo · Charter high · Grades 9–12
552 students
El Segundo Middle
El Segundo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
804 students
| Measure | Da Vinci Science El Segundo, California | El Segundo Middle El Segundo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #98 of 1,343 | #119 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2986 of 16,910 | #2072 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 552 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| city | El Segundo | El Segundo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Segundo Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 71.2).
- •El Segundo Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Da Vinci Science does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 75%).
- •El Segundo Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 34.2%).
- •Da Vinci Science does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 23.0).
- •El Segundo Middle is the larger school with 804 students compared with 552.
- •Da Vinci Science is a charter school while El Segundo 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 Da Vinci Science better than El Segundo Middle?
On the Success Index (US), El Segundo Middle ranks higher (76.6 vs 71.2 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 Da Vinci Science and El Segundo Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between El Segundo and El Segundo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Da Vinci Science: 552. El Segundo Middle: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Da Vinci Science and El Segundo Middle rank in California?
Da Vinci Science is 98th of 1,343 and El Segundo Middle is 119th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).