Melrose Avenue Elementary vs Third Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
Third Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
717 students
| Measure | Melrose Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California | Third Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #927 of 5,693 | #964 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12598 of 50,301 | #13184 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 419 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.2 vs 67.4).
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Third Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 51.2%).
- •Third Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.3).
- •Third Street Elementary is the larger school with 717 students compared with 419.
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 Melrose Avenue Elementary better than Third Street Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Melrose Avenue Elementary and Third Street Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose Avenue Elementary: 419. Third Street Elementary: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose Avenue Elementary and Third Street Elementary rank in California?
Melrose Avenue Elementary is 927th of 5,693 and Third Street Elementary is 964th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).