Old River Elementary vs Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old River Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
540 students
Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex
South Gate · Public high · Grades 9–12
411 students
| Measure | Old River Elementary Downey, California | Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2579 of 5,693 | #817 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #32201 of 50,301 | #13179 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 540 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 30.0 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 17% |
| city | Downey | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 30.8).
- •Old River Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 17%).
- •Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Old River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 90%).
- •Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 30.0).
- •Old River Elementary is the larger school with 540 students compared with 411.
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 Old River Elementary better than Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex?
On the Success Index (US), Old River Elementary ranks higher (39.6 vs 30.8 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 Old River Elementary and Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Downey and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old River Elementary: 540. Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old River Elementary and Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex rank in California?
Old River Elementary is 2579th of 5,693 and Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex is 817th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).