La Merced Intermediate vs North Park Academy of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Merced Intermediate
Montebello · Public middle · Grades 6–8
682 students
North Park Academy of the Arts
Pico Rivera · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
| Measure | La Merced Intermediate Montebello, California | North Park Academy of the Arts Pico Rivera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1212 of 1,334 | #1145 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14884 of 15,369 | #14601 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 682 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 16% |
| city | Montebello | Pico Rivera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Park Academy of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.8 vs 12.2).
- •La Merced Intermediate does better on math proficiency (19% vs 16%).
- •North Park Academy of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •North Park Academy of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 92.4%).
- •La Merced Intermediate does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.3).
- •La Merced Intermediate is the larger school with 682 students compared with 512.
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 Merced Intermediate better than North Park Academy of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), North Park Academy of the Arts ranks higher (14.8 vs 12.2 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 La Merced Intermediate and North Park Academy of the Arts?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Montebello and Pico Rivera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Merced Intermediate: 682. North Park Academy of the Arts: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Merced Intermediate and North Park Academy of the Arts rank in California?
La Merced Intermediate is 1212th of 1,334 and North Park Academy of the Arts is 1145th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).