La Ballona Elementary vs Palms Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Ballona Elementary
Culver City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
Palms Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,081 students
| Measure | La Ballona Elementary Culver City, California | Palms Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1764 of 5,693 | #393 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #23327 of 50,301 | #7264 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 531 | 1,081 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 1,081 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.9% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 49% |
| city | Culver City | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.6 vs 51.7).
- •La Ballona Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Palms Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •La Ballona Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 71.5%).
- •Palms Middle does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.2).
- •Palms Middle is the larger school with 1,081 students compared with 531.
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 La Ballona Elementary better than Palms Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are La Ballona Elementary and Palms Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Culver City and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Ballona Elementary: 531. Palms Middle: 1,081. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Ballona Elementary and Palms Middle rank in California?
La Ballona Elementary is 1764th of 5,693 and Palms Middle is 393rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).