Horace Mann UCLA Community vs Learning by Design Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 602 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann UCLA Community
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 6–12
440 students
Learning by Design Charter
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
114 students
| Measure | Horace Mann UCLA Community Los Angeles, California | Learning by Design Charter Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1255 of 1,343 | #4392 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16125 of 16,910 | #44910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 440 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 24.5% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Learning by Design Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 14.5).
- •Learning by Design Charter does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 5%).
- •Learning by Design Charter does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 13%).
- •Learning by Design Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 95%).
- •Horace Mann UCLA Community does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 22.8).
- •Horace Mann UCLA Community is the larger school with 440 students compared with 114.
- •Horace Mann UCLA Community is a public school while Learning by Design Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Horace Mann UCLA Community better than Learning by Design Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Learning by Design Charter ranks higher (19.9 vs 14.5 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 Horace Mann UCLA Community and Learning by Design Charter?
About 602 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann UCLA Community: 440. Learning by Design Charter: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann UCLA Community and Learning by Design Charter rank in California?
Horace Mann UCLA Community is 1255th of 1,343 and Learning by Design Charter is 4392nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).