Katherine Johnson STEM Academy vs Playa Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine Johnson STEM Academy
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
133 students
Playa Vista Elementary
Playa Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–5
488 students
| Measure | Katherine Johnson STEM Academy Los Angeles, California | Playa Vista Elementary Playa Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #614 of 1,334 | #840 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10668 of 15,369 | #11615 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 133 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 133 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 21.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 60% |
| city | Los Angeles | Playa Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Playa Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 35.9).
- •Playa Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 32%).
- •Playa Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 42%).
- •Playa Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 70.7%).
- •Katherine Johnson STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 22.2).
- •Playa Vista Elementary is the larger school with 488 students compared with 133.
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 Katherine Johnson STEM Academy better than Playa Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Playa Vista Elementary ranks higher (69.6 vs 35.9 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 Katherine Johnson STEM Academy and Playa Vista Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Playa Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine Johnson STEM Academy: 133. Playa Vista Elementary: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine Johnson STEM Academy and Playa Vista Elementary rank in California?
Katherine Johnson STEM Academy is 614th of 1,334 and Playa Vista Elementary is 840th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).