Da Vinci Science vs Wiseburn Middle
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.
Da Vinci Science
El Segundo · Charter high · Grades 9–12
552 students
Wiseburn Middle
Hawthorne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
953 students
| Measure | Da Vinci Science El Segundo, California | Wiseburn Middle Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #98 of 1,343 | #178 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2986 of 16,910 | #3206 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 552 | 953 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 953 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| city | El Segundo | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.2 vs 70.7).
- •Wiseburn Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Da Vinci Science does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Da Vinci Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 37.7%).
- •Da Vinci Science does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 26.5).
- •Wiseburn Middle is the larger school with 953 students compared with 552.
- •Da Vinci Science is a charter school while Wiseburn 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 Wiseburn Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Da Vinci Science and Wiseburn Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between El Segundo and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Da Vinci Science: 552. Wiseburn Middle: 953. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Da Vinci Science and Wiseburn Middle rank in California?
Da Vinci Science is 98th of 1,343 and Wiseburn Middle is 178th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).