Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center vs Menlo Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
616 students
Menlo Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–8
531 students
| Measure | Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center Los Angeles, California | Menlo Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3638 of 5,693 | #3848 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40758 of 50,301 | #42006 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 616 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 37% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 24.5).
- •Menlo Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 98.9%).
- •Menlo Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 22.0).
- •Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center is the larger school with 616 students compared with 531.
- •Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center is a charter school while Menlo Avenue Elementary 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 Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center better than Menlo Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center ranks higher (26.4 vs 24.5 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. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center and Menlo Avenue Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center: 616. Menlo Avenue Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center and Menlo Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center is 3638th of 5,693 and Menlo Avenue Elementary is 3848th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).