Overland Avenue Elementary vs Palms Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overland Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
485 students
Palms Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,081 students
| Measure | Overland Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California | Palms Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 5,693 | #393 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3400 of 50,301 | #7264 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 485 | 1,081 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 1,081 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 49% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overland Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 51.7).
- •Overland Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 49%).
- •Overland Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 64%).
- •Overland Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 71.5%).
- •Palms Middle does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 23.1).
- •Palms Middle is the larger school with 1,081 students compared with 485.
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 Overland Avenue Elementary better than Palms Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Overland Avenue Elementary ranks higher (83.0 vs 51.7 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 Overland Avenue Elementary and Palms Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Overland Avenue Elementary: 485. Palms Middle: 1,081. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Overland Avenue Elementary and Palms Middle rank in California?
Overland Avenue Elementary is 113th of 5,693 and Palms Middle is 393rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).