Larchmont Charter vs Melrose Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Larchmont Charter
West Hollywood · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,767 students
Melrose Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
| Measure | Larchmont Charter West Hollywood, California | Melrose Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #927 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #12598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,767 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 1,767 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 70% |
| city | West Hollywood | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Larchmont Charter does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Larchmont Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 45.8%).
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 24.5).
- •Larchmont Charter is the larger school with 1,767 students compared with 419.
- •Larchmont Charter is a charter school while Melrose Avenue Elementary is a public 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 Larchmont Charter better than Melrose Avenue Elementary?
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 Larchmont Charter and Melrose Avenue Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between West Hollywood and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Larchmont Charter: 1,767. Melrose Avenue Elementary: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Larchmont Charter and Melrose Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Larchmont Charter is unranked and Melrose Avenue Elementary is 927th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).