Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle vs Darby Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle
Northridge · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
1,784 students
Darby Avenue Elementary
Northridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
| Measure | Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle Northridge, California | Darby Avenue Elementary Northridge, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #305 of 1,334 | #1433 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5402 of 15,369 | #19044 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,784 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 60% |
| city | Northridge | Northridge |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 58.7).
- •Darby Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •Darby Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 57.1%).
- •Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle is the larger school with 1,784 students compared with 412.
- •Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle is a charter school while Darby Avenue 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 Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle better than Darby Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle ranks higher (60.3 vs 58.7 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 Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle and Darby Avenue Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Northridge and Northridge in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle: 1,784. Darby Avenue Elementary: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle and Darby Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle is 305th of 1,334 and Darby Avenue Elementary is 1433rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).