New West Charter vs Nora Sterry Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New West Charter
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
980 students
Nora Sterry Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
188 students
| Measure | New West Charter Los Angeles, California | Nora Sterry Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 1,343 | #2322 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2296 of 16,910 | #30044 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 980 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 980 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New West Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 42.9).
- •New West Charter does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •New West Charter does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 52%).
- •New West Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 84%).
- •Nora Sterry Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.5).
- •New West Charter is the larger school with 980 students compared with 188.
- •New West Charter is a charter school while Nora Sterry 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 New West Charter better than Nora Sterry Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New West Charter ranks higher (74.2 vs 42.9 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 New West Charter and Nora Sterry Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New West Charter: 980. Nora Sterry Elementary: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New West Charter and Nora Sterry Elementary rank in California?
New West Charter is 64th of 1,343 and Nora Sterry Elementary is 2322nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).