Gil Garcetti Learning Academy vs Mary McLeod Bethune Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 830 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gil Garcetti Learning Academy
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
519 students
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
843 students
| Measure | Gil Garcetti Learning Academy Los Angeles, California | Mary McLeod Bethune Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5317 of 5,693 | #1189 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48897 of 50,301 | #14804 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 519 | 843 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 843 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 20% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.1 vs 11.9).
- •Gil Garcetti Learning Academy does better on math proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 98.3%).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Middle does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.0).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Middle is the larger school with 843 students compared with 519.
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 Gil Garcetti Learning Academy better than Mary McLeod Bethune Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mary McLeod Bethune Middle ranks higher (13.1 vs 11.9 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 Gil Garcetti Learning Academy and Mary McLeod Bethune Middle?
About 830 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gil Garcetti Learning Academy: 519. Mary McLeod Bethune Middle: 843. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gil Garcetti Learning Academy and Mary McLeod Bethune Middle rank in California?
Gil Garcetti Learning Academy is 5317th of 5,693 and Mary McLeod Bethune Middle is 1189th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).