El Sereno Middle vs Farmdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 311 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Sereno Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
Farmdale Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | El Sereno Middle Los Angeles, California | Farmdale Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #763 of 1,334 | #5063 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12312 of 15,369 | #47958 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 857 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 17% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Sereno Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 14.3).
- •El Sereno Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •El Sereno Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 28%).
- •Farmdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 91.8%).
- •El Sereno Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.1).
- •El Sereno Middle is the larger school with 857 students compared with 324.
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 Sereno Middle better than Farmdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Sereno Middle ranks higher (27.9 vs 14.3 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 Sereno Middle and Farmdale Elementary?
About 311 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Sereno Middle: 857. Farmdale Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Sereno Middle and Farmdale Elementary rank in California?
El Sereno Middle is 763rd of 1,334 and Farmdale Elementary is 5063rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).