Bassett Street Elementary vs Sylvan Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bassett Street Elementary
Lake Balboa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
609 students
Sylvan Park Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
643 students
| Measure | Bassett Street Elementary Lake Balboa, California | Sylvan Park Elementary Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5004 of 5,693 | #5072 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47764 of 50,301 | #47980 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 609 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Lake Balboa | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.7 vs 14.3).
- •Bassett Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Sylvan Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Bassett Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.4% vs 97.4%).
- •Bassett Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 20.7).
- •Sylvan Park Elementary is the larger school with 643 students compared with 609.
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 Bassett Street Elementary better than Sylvan Park Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bassett Street Elementary and Sylvan Park Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lake Balboa and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bassett Street Elementary: 609. Sylvan Park Elementary: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bassett Street Elementary and Sylvan Park Elementary rank in California?
Bassett Street Elementary is 5004th of 5,693 and Sylvan Park Elementary is 5072nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).