Matrix for Success Academy vs Wadsworth Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 342 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matrix for Success Academy
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
259 students
Wadsworth Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
506 students
| Measure | Matrix for Success Academy Los Angeles, California | Wadsworth Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1204 of 1,343 | #5241 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15799 of 16,910 | #48616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 259 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 24% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matrix for Success Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.8 vs 12.7).
- •Matrix for Success Academy does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 24%).
- •Wadsworth Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Matrix for Success Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.9% vs 96.2%).
- •Matrix for Success Academy does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.2).
- •Wadsworth Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 506 students compared with 259.
- •Matrix for Success Academy is a charter school while Wadsworth Avenue 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 Matrix for Success Academy better than Wadsworth Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Matrix for Success Academy ranks higher (16.8 vs 12.7 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 Matrix for Success Academy and Wadsworth Avenue Elementary?
About 342 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matrix for Success Academy: 259. Wadsworth Avenue Elementary: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matrix for Success Academy and Wadsworth Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Matrix for Success Academy is 1204th of 1,343 and Wadsworth Avenue Elementary is 5241st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).