Learning Works vs Willard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Willard Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
| Measure | Learning Works Pasadena, California | Willard Elementary Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1324 of 1,343 | #2716 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16623 of 16,910 | #33473 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 212 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 212 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 38% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 9.8).
- •Willard Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 5%).
- •Willard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 5%).
- •Willard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 75.5%).
- •Willard Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 26.5).
- •Willard Elementary is the larger school with 394 students compared with 212.
- •Learning Works is a charter school while Willard 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 Willard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Elementary ranks higher (37.8 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 Willard Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Learning Works: 212. Willard Elementary: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Learning Works and Willard Elementary rank in California?
Learning Works is 1324th of 1,343 and Willard Elementary is 2716th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).