Dr. Maya Angelou Community High vs Los Angeles Academy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 436 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
Los Angeles Academy Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
829 students
| Measure | Dr. Maya Angelou Community High Los Angeles, California | Los Angeles Academy Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1310 of 1,343 | #1242 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16551 of 16,910 | #15000 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 971 | 829 |
| Enrollment | 971 | 829 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 12% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (10.7 vs 11.1).
- •Los Angeles Academy Middle does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2%).
- •Los Angeles Academy Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •Dr. Maya Angelou Community High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 97.7%).
- •Dr. Maya Angelou Community High does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.3).
- •Dr. Maya Angelou Community High is the larger school with 971 students compared with 829.
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 Los Angeles Academy Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dr. Maya Angelou Community High and Los Angeles Academy Middle?
About 436 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High: 971. Los Angeles Academy Middle: 829. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Maya Angelou Community High and Los Angeles Academy Middle rank in California?
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High is 1310th of 1,343 and Los Angeles Academy Middle is 1242nd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).