Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle vs Ernest Lawrence Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.6 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
Ernest Lawrence Middle
Chatsworth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,076 students
| Measure | Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle Northridge, California | Ernest Lawrence Middle Chatsworth, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #305 of 1,334 | #496 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5402 of 15,369 | #8869 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,784 | 1,076 |
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 1,076 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 44% |
| city | Northridge | Chatsworth |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 44.3).
- •Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 69.7%).
- •Ernest Lawrence Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.9).
- •Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle is the larger school with 1,784 students compared with 1,076.
- •Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle is a charter school while Ernest Lawrence Middle 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 Ernest Lawrence Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle ranks higher (60.3 vs 44.3 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 Ernest Lawrence Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Northridge and Chatsworth in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle: 1,784. Ernest Lawrence Middle: 1,076. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle and Ernest Lawrence Middle rank in California?
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle is 305th of 1,334 and Ernest Lawrence Middle is 496th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).