Alta California Elementary vs Valor Academy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 645 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta California Elementary
Panorama City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students
Valor Academy Middle
North Hills · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
510 students
| Measure | Alta California Elementary Panorama City, California | Valor Academy Middle North Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3327 of 5,693 | #826 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38585 of 50,301 | #12808 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 588 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 36% |
| city | Panorama City | North Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta California Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 25.3).
- •Alta California Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Alta California Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Valor Academy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 96.4%).
- •Alta California Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 28.3).
- •Alta California Elementary is the larger school with 588 students compared with 510.
- •Alta California Elementary is a public school while Valor Academy Middle is a charter 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 Alta California Elementary better than Valor Academy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alta California Elementary ranks higher (29.9 vs 25.3 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 Alta California Elementary and Valor Academy Middle?
About 645 m in a straight line, between Panorama City and North Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta California Elementary: 588. Valor Academy Middle: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta California Elementary and Valor Academy Middle rank in California?
Alta California Elementary is 3327th of 5,693 and Valor Academy Middle is 826th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).