El Rio Community vs PUC Excel Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 625 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Rio Community
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
316 students
PUC Excel Charter Academy
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
257 students
| Measure | El Rio Community Los Angeles, California | PUC Excel Charter Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1203 of 5,693 | #829 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16093 of 50,301 | #12821 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 316 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 25% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Rio Community scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 25.2).
- •El Rio Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 91.4%).
- •PUC Excel Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.6).
- •El Rio Community is the larger school with 316 students compared with 257.
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 El Rio Community better than PUC Excel Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), El Rio Community ranks higher (63.0 vs 25.2 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 El Rio Community and PUC Excel Charter Academy?
About 625 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Rio Community: 316. PUC Excel Charter Academy: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Rio Community and PUC Excel Charter Academy rank in California?
El Rio Community is 1203rd of 5,693 and PUC Excel Charter Academy is 829th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).