John W. Mack Elementary vs Vermont Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 485 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John W. Mack Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students
Vermont Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
| Measure | John W. Mack Elementary Los Angeles, California | Vermont Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5576 of 5,693 | #4437 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49792 of 50,301 | #45124 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 283 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vermont Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.6 vs 8.6).
- •Vermont Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Vermont Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 17%).
- •Vermont Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 96.5%).
- •John W. Mack Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.0).
- •Vermont Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 342 students compared with 283.
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 W. Mack Elementary better than Vermont Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vermont Avenue Elementary ranks higher (19.6 vs 8.6 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 W. Mack Elementary and Vermont Avenue Elementary?
About 485 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W. Mack Elementary: 283. Vermont Avenue Elementary: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W. Mack Elementary and Vermont Avenue Elementary rank in California?
John W. Mack Elementary is 5576th of 5,693 and Vermont Avenue Elementary is 4437th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).