Melrose Avenue Elementary vs Vine Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Vine Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
237 students
| Measure | Melrose Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California | Vine Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #927 of 5,693 | #5134 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12598 of 50,301 | #48231 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 419 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 18% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 13.7).
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 18%).
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 91.1%).
- •Vine Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.3).
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 419 students compared with 237.
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 Vine Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose Avenue Elementary ranks higher (68.2 vs 13.7 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 Melrose Avenue Elementary and Vine Street Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose Avenue Elementary: 419. Vine Street Elementary: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose Avenue Elementary and Vine Street Elementary rank in California?
Melrose Avenue Elementary is 927th of 5,693 and Vine Street Elementary is 5134th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).