Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center vs Scholarship Prep - Orange County
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 47 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
Scholarship Prep - Orange County
Santa Ana · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
615 students
| Measure | Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center Los Angeles, California | Scholarship Prep - Orange County Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3638 of 5,693 | #2304 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40758 of 50,301 | #29843 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 616 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 61% |
| city | Los Angeles | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scholarship Prep - Orange County scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 26.4).
- •Scholarship Prep - Orange County does better on math proficiency (61% vs 30%).
- •Scholarship Prep - Orange County does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 92.2%).
- •Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 26.7).
- •Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center is the larger school with 616 students compared with 615.
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 Scholarship Prep - Orange County?
On the Success Index (US), Scholarship Prep - Orange County ranks higher (43.2 vs 26.4 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 Scholarship Prep - Orange County?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center: 616. Scholarship Prep - Orange County: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center and Scholarship Prep - Orange County rank in California?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center is 3638th of 5,693 and Scholarship Prep - Orange County is 2304th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).