Florence Nightingale Middle vs Latona Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Nightingale Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
773 students
Latona Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
149 students
| Measure | Florence Nightingale Middle Los Angeles, California | Latona Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 1,334 | #2585 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11713 of 15,369 | #32254 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 773 | 149 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 149 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Latona Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 31.1).
- •Latona Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Latona Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Florence Nightingale Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 89.3%).
- •Latona Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 16.8).
- •Florence Nightingale Middle is the larger school with 773 students compared with 149.
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 Florence Nightingale Middle better than Latona Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Latona Avenue Elementary ranks higher (39.5 vs 31.1 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 Florence Nightingale Middle and Latona Avenue Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Nightingale Middle: 773. Latona Avenue Elementary: 149. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Nightingale Middle and Latona Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Florence Nightingale Middle is 702nd of 1,334 and Latona Avenue Elementary is 2585th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).