Manual Arts Senior High vs Menlo Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 237 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manual Arts Senior High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,001 students
Menlo Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–8
531 students
| Measure | Manual Arts Senior High Los Angeles, California | Menlo Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1298 of 1,343 | #3848 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16481 of 16,910 | #42006 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,001 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 37% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Menlo Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 11.5).
- •Menlo Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 6%).
- •Menlo Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 24%).
- •Manual Arts Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 98.9%).
- •Manual Arts Senior High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.3).
- •Manual Arts Senior High is the larger school with 1,001 students compared with 531.
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 Manual Arts Senior High better than Menlo Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Menlo Avenue Elementary ranks higher (24.5 vs 11.5 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 Manual Arts Senior High and Menlo Avenue Elementary?
About 237 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manual Arts Senior High: 1,001. Menlo Avenue Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manual Arts Senior High and Menlo Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Manual Arts Senior High is 1298th of 1,343 and Menlo Avenue Elementary is 3848th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).