Gardner Street Elementary vs Melrose Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
361 students
Melrose Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
| Measure | Gardner Street Elementary Los Angeles, California | Melrose Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1990 of 5,693 | #927 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26285 of 50,301 | #12598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 361 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 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 48.3).
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 76.2%).
- •Gardner Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 23.3).
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 419 students compared with 361.
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 Gardner Street Elementary better than Melrose Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose Avenue Elementary ranks higher (68.2 vs 48.3 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 Gardner Street Elementary and Melrose Avenue Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Street Elementary: 361. Melrose Avenue Elementary: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Street Elementary and Melrose Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Gardner Street Elementary is 1990th of 5,693 and Melrose Avenue Elementary is 927th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).