Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary vs Menlo Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 555 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
Menlo Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–8
531 students
| Measure | Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary Los Angeles, California | Menlo Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5469 of 5,693 | #3848 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49437 of 50,301 | #42006 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 449 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 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 10.1).
- •Menlo Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Menlo Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 26%).
- •Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 98.9%).
- •Menlo Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.4).
- •Menlo Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 531 students compared with 449.
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 Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary better than Menlo Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Menlo Avenue Elementary ranks higher (24.5 vs 10.1 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 Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary and Menlo Avenue Elementary?
About 555 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary: 449. Menlo Avenue Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary and Menlo Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary is 5469th of 5,693 and Menlo Avenue Elementary is 3848th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).