Downtown Value vs Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 648 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downtown Value
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
395 students
Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 6–12
720 students
| Measure | Downtown Value Los Angeles, California | Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4542 of 5,693 | #193 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45711 of 50,301 | #4932 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 395 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 56.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 64% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 18.6).
- •Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM does better on math proficiency (64% vs 26%).
- •Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 41%).
- •Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 94.9%).
- •Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 24.7).
- •Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM is the larger school with 720 students compared with 395.
- •Downtown Value is a charter school while Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM 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 Downtown Value better than Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM?
On the Success Index (US), Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM ranks higher (63.4 vs 18.6 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 Value and Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM?
About 648 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown Value: 395. Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown Value and Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM rank in California?
Downtown Value is 4542nd of 5,693 and Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM is 193rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).