Learning Works vs Norma Coombs Elementary
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.
Learning Works
Pasadena · Charter high · Grades 7–12
212 students
Norma Coombs Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
| Measure | Learning Works Pasadena, California | Norma Coombs Elementary Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1324 of 1,343 | #3045 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16623 of 16,910 | #36456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 212 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 212 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 37% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norma Coombs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 9.8).
- •Norma Coombs Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •Norma Coombs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 5%).
- •Norma Coombs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 75.5%).
- •Norma Coombs Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 26.5).
- •Norma Coombs Elementary is the larger school with 370 students compared with 212.
- •Learning Works is a charter school while Norma Coombs 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 Works better than Norma Coombs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Norma Coombs Elementary ranks higher (33.2 vs 9.8 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 Works and Norma Coombs Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Learning Works: 212. Norma Coombs Elementary: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Learning Works and Norma Coombs Elementary rank in California?
Learning Works is 1324th of 1,343 and Norma Coombs Elementary is 3045th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).