Fairfax Senior High vs Melrose Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfax Senior High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,495 students
Melrose Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
| Measure | Fairfax Senior High Los Angeles, California | Melrose Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #477 of 1,343 | #927 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9606 of 16,910 | #12598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,495 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 1,495 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 70% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 45.3).
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 38%).
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 87.4%).
- •Fairfax Senior High does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 23.3).
- •Fairfax Senior High is the larger school with 1,495 students compared with 419.
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 Fairfax Senior High better than Melrose Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose Avenue Elementary ranks higher (68.2 vs 45.3 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 Fairfax Senior High and Melrose Avenue Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfax Senior High: 1,495. Melrose Avenue Elementary: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfax Senior High and Melrose Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Fairfax Senior High is 477th of 1,343 and Melrose Avenue Elementary is 927th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).