Para Los Ninos Middle vs Santee Education Complex
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Para Los Ninos Middle
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
305 students
Santee Education Complex
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,582 students
| Measure | Para Los Ninos Middle Los Angeles, California | Santee Education Complex Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1318 of 1,334 | #890 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15263 of 15,369 | #13707 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 305 | 1,582 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 1,582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 20% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santee Education Complex scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 7.1).
- •Santee Education Complex does better on math proficiency (20% vs 8%).
- •Santee Education Complex does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 19%).
- •Santee Education Complex does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 94.1%).
- •Santee Education Complex does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.3).
- •Santee Education Complex is the larger school with 1,582 students compared with 305.
- •Para Los Ninos Middle is a charter school while Santee Education Complex 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 Para Los Ninos Middle better than Santee Education Complex?
On the Success Index (US), Santee Education Complex ranks higher (28.3 vs 7.1 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 Para Los Ninos Middle and Santee Education Complex?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Para Los Ninos Middle: 305. Santee Education Complex: 1,582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Para Los Ninos Middle and Santee Education Complex rank in California?
Para Los Ninos Middle is 1318th of 1,334 and Santee Education Complex is 890th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).