Daniel Webster Middle vs Palms Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel Webster Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students
Palms Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,081 students
| Measure | Daniel Webster Middle Los Angeles, California | Palms Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #942 of 1,334 | #393 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13630 of 15,369 | #7264 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 438 | 1,081 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 1,081 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 49% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palms Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 20.8).
- •Palms Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 20%).
- •Palms Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 31%).
- •Palms Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 87.4%).
- •Daniel Webster Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 19.7).
- •Palms Middle is the larger school with 1,081 students compared with 438.
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 Daniel Webster Middle better than Palms Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Palms Middle ranks higher (51.7 vs 20.8 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 Daniel Webster Middle and Palms Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel Webster Middle: 438. Palms Middle: 1,081. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel Webster Middle and Palms Middle rank in California?
Daniel Webster Middle is 942nd of 1,334 and Palms Middle is 393rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).