Downtown Value vs New Designs Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 804 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
New Designs Charter
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
784 students
| Measure | Downtown Value Los Angeles, California | New Designs Charter Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4542 of 5,693 | #1004 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45711 of 50,301 | #14518 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 395 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 43.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 23% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Designs Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 18.6).
- •Downtown Value does better on math proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •New Designs Charter does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •New Designs Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 94.9%).
- •Downtown Value does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 43.6).
- •New Designs Charter is the larger school with 784 students compared with 395.
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 New Designs Charter?
On the Success Index (US), New Designs Charter ranks higher (24.3 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 New Designs Charter?
About 804 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown Value: 395. New Designs Charter: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown Value and New Designs Charter rank in California?
Downtown Value is 4542nd of 5,693 and New Designs Charter is 1004th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).