Forty-Ninth Street Elementary vs Los Angeles Academy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 854 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
Los Angeles Academy Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
829 students
| Measure | Forty-Ninth Street Elementary Los Angeles, California | Los Angeles Academy Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5619 of 5,693 | #1242 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49912 of 50,301 | #15000 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 491 | 829 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 829 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 12% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Angeles Academy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.1 vs 7.8).
- •Forty-Ninth Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •Los Angeles Academy Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 21%).
- •Forty-Ninth Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 97.7%).
- •Los Angeles Academy Middle does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.5).
- •Los Angeles Academy Middle is the larger school with 829 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 Los Angeles Academy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Los Angeles Academy Middle ranks higher (11.1 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 Los Angeles Academy Middle?
About 854 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forty-Ninth Street Elementary: 491. Los Angeles Academy Middle: 829. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forty-Ninth Street Elementary and Los Angeles Academy Middle rank in California?
Forty-Ninth Street Elementary is 5619th of 5,693 and Los Angeles Academy Middle is 1242nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).