Dahlia Heights Elementary vs Ruth Acty Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 555 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
Ruth Acty Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
| Measure | Dahlia Heights Elementary Los Angeles, California | Ruth Acty Elementary Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1054 of 5,693 | #476 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14089 of 50,301 | #7089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 410 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 72% |
| city | Los Angeles | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruth Acty Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 66.0).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 24.1).
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 Ruth Acty Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruth Acty Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 66.0 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 Ruth Acty Elementary?
About 555 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dahlia Heights Elementary: 410. Ruth Acty Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dahlia Heights Elementary and Ruth Acty Elementary rank in California?
Dahlia Heights Elementary is 1054th of 5,693 and Ruth Acty Elementary is 476th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).