Learning for Life Charter vs Marina Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Learning for Life Charter
Marina · Charter high · Grades 7–12
160 students
Marina Vista Elementary
Marina · Public elementary · Grades K–6
466 students
| Measure | Learning for Life Charter Marina, California | Marina Vista Elementary Marina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1189 of 1,343 | #5410 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15717 of 16,910 | #49208 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 160 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 16% |
| city | Marina | Marina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Learning for Life Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.3 vs 10.9).
- •Marina Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 5%).
- •Learning for Life Charter does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 20%).
- •Learning for Life Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 83.5%).
- •Marina Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 22.9).
- •Marina Vista Elementary is the larger school with 466 students compared with 160.
- •Learning for Life Charter is a charter school while Marina Vista 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 Learning for Life Charter better than Marina Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Learning for Life Charter ranks higher (17.3 vs 10.9 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 Learning for Life Charter and Marina Vista Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Marina and Marina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Learning for Life Charter: 160. Marina Vista Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Learning for Life Charter and Marina Vista Elementary rank in California?
Learning for Life Charter is 1189th of 1,343 and Marina Vista Elementary is 5410th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).