Forty-Ninth Street Elementary vs George Washington Carver Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 594 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forty-Ninth Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
491 students
George Washington Carver Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students
| Measure | Forty-Ninth Street Elementary Los Angeles, California | George Washington Carver Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5619 of 5,693 | #1201 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49912 of 50,301 | #14844 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 491 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 17% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Carver Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.6 vs 7.8).
- •George Washington Carver Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •George Washington Carver Middle does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Forty-Ninth Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 98.3%).
- •George Washington Carver Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.5).
- •George Washington Carver Middle is the larger school with 635 students compared with 491.
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 Forty-Ninth Street Elementary better than George Washington Carver Middle?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Carver Middle ranks higher (12.6 vs 7.8 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 Forty-Ninth Street Elementary and George Washington Carver Middle?
About 594 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forty-Ninth Street Elementary: 491. George Washington Carver Middle: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forty-Ninth Street Elementary and George Washington Carver Middle rank in California?
Forty-Ninth Street Elementary is 5619th of 5,693 and George Washington Carver Middle is 1201st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).