Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary vs Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km 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
Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles
Van Nuys CA · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
161 students
| Measure | Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary Van Nuys, California | Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles Van Nuys CA, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5374 of 5,693 | #742 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49082 of 50,301 | #12124 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 423 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 20% |
| city | Van Nuys | Van Nuys CA |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 11.3).
- •Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles does better on math proficiency (20% vs 19%).
- •Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 96.9%).
- •Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 23.5).
- •Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary is the larger school with 423 students compared with 161.
- •Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary is a public school while Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles 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 Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles?
On the Success Index (US), Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles ranks higher (28.9 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 Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Van Nuys and Van Nuys CA in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary: 423. Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary and Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles rank in California?
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary is 5374th of 5,693 and Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles is 742nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).