Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary vs CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 533 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing
Van Nuys · Charter high · Grades 9–12
424 students
| Measure | Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary Van Nuys, California | CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5374 of 5,693 | #597 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49082 of 50,301 | #11110 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 423 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 27% |
| city | Van Nuys | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 11.3).
- •CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 96.9%).
- •CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 23.5).
- •CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing is the larger school with 424 students compared with 423.
- •Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary is a public school while CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing 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 Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary better than CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing?
On the Success Index (US), CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing ranks higher (39.3 vs 11.3 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 Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary and CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing?
About 533 m in a straight line, between Van Nuys and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary: 423. CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary and CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing rank in California?
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary is 5374th of 5,693 and CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing is 597th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).