Dahlia Heights Elementary vs PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dahlia Heights Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
410 students
PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
265 students
| Measure | Dahlia Heights Elementary Los Angeles, California | PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1054 of 5,693 | #704 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14089 of 50,301 | #12207 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 410 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 31% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dahlia Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 35.0).
- •Dahlia Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 31%).
- •Dahlia Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 50%).
- •Dahlia Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 95.1%).
- •PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 24.1).
- •Dahlia Heights Elementary is the larger school with 410 students compared with 265.
- •Dahlia Heights Elementary is a public school while PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High 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 Dahlia Heights Elementary better than PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Dahlia Heights Elementary ranks higher (66.0 vs 35.0 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 Dahlia Heights Elementary and PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dahlia Heights Elementary: 410. PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dahlia Heights Elementary and PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High rank in California?
Dahlia Heights Elementary is 1054th of 5,693 and PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High is 704th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).