John Burroughs Middle vs Wilshire Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Burroughs Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,302 students
Wilshire Park Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
329 students
| Measure | John Burroughs Middle Los Angeles, California | Wilshire Park Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #544 of 1,334 | #2582 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9532 of 15,369 | #32224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,302 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 1,302 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 41% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Burroughs Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 39.6).
- •Wilshire Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •John Burroughs Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80% vs 86.6%).
- •Wilshire Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.0).
- •John Burroughs Middle is the larger school with 1,302 students compared with 329.
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 John Burroughs Middle better than Wilshire Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Burroughs Middle ranks higher (41.3 vs 39.6 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 John Burroughs Middle and Wilshire Park Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Burroughs Middle: 1,302. Wilshire Park Elementary: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Burroughs Middle and Wilshire Park Elementary rank in California?
John Burroughs Middle is 544th of 1,334 and Wilshire Park Elementary is 2582nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).