Dr. Maya Angelou Community High vs Forty-Ninth Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 671 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
971 students
Forty-Ninth Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
491 students
| Measure | Dr. Maya Angelou Community High Los Angeles, California | Forty-Ninth Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1310 of 1,343 | #5619 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16551 of 16,910 | #49912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 971 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 971 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 16% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Maya Angelou Community High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.7 vs 7.8).
- •Forty-Ninth Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 2%).
- •Dr. Maya Angelou Community High does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •Dr. Maya Angelou Community High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 97.4%).
- •Dr. Maya Angelou Community High does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 20.5).
- •Dr. Maya Angelou Community High is the larger school with 971 students compared with 491.
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 Dr. Maya Angelou Community High better than Forty-Ninth Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Maya Angelou Community High ranks higher (10.7 vs 7.8 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 Dr. Maya Angelou Community High and Forty-Ninth Street Elementary?
About 671 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High: 971. Forty-Ninth Street Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Maya Angelou Community High and Forty-Ninth Street Elementary rank in California?
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High is 1310th of 1,343 and Forty-Ninth Street Elementary is 5619th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).