Downtown Charter Academy vs Para Los Ninos Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 550 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downtown Charter Academy
Oakland · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
305 students
Para Los Ninos Middle
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
305 students
| Measure | Downtown Charter Academy Oakland, California | Para Los Ninos Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #326 of 1,334 | #1318 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5944 of 15,369 | #15263 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 305 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 8% |
| city | Oakland | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 7.1).
- •Downtown Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (65% vs 8%).
- •Downtown Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 19%).
- •Downtown Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 94.1%).
- •Para Los Ninos Middle does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.5).
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 Downtown Charter Academy better than Para Los Ninos Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Downtown Charter Academy ranks higher (57.8 vs 7.1 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 Downtown Charter Academy and Para Los Ninos Middle?
About 550 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown Charter Academy: 305. Para Los Ninos Middle: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown Charter Academy and Para Los Ninos Middle rank in California?
Downtown Charter Academy is 326th of 1,334 and Para Los Ninos Middle is 1318th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).