John H. Liechty Middle vs N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 546 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John H. Liechty Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
748 students
N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
417 students
| Measure | John H. Liechty Middle Los Angeles, California | N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1162 of 1,334 | #3166 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14702 of 15,369 | #37366 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 748 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 52% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 13.9).
- •N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts does better on math proficiency (52% vs 15%).
- •N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 98.3%).
- •John H. Liechty Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 23.2).
- •John H. Liechty Middle is the larger school with 748 students compared with 417.
- •John H. Liechty Middle is a public school while N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts 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 John H. Liechty Middle better than N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts?
On the Success Index (US), N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts ranks higher (31.8 vs 13.9 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 John H. Liechty Middle and N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts?
About 546 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John H. Liechty Middle: 748. N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John H. Liechty Middle and N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts rank in California?
John H. Liechty Middle is 1162nd of 1,334 and N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts is 3166th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).