Bassett Street Elementary vs Van Nuys Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Van Nuys Senior High
Van Nuys · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,969 students
| Measure | Bassett Street Elementary Lake Balboa, California | Van Nuys Senior High Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5004 of 5,693 | #628 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #47764 of 50,301 | #11466 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 609 | 1,969 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 1,969 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 35% |
| city | Lake Balboa | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Nuys Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 14.7).
- •Van Nuys Senior High does better on math proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Van Nuys Senior High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 33%).
- •Van Nuys Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85% vs 96.4%).
- •Van Nuys Senior High does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.3).
- •Van Nuys Senior High is the larger school with 1,969 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 Van Nuys Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Van Nuys Senior High ranks higher (38.0 vs 14.7 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 Bassett Street Elementary and Van Nuys Senior High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lake Balboa and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bassett Street Elementary: 609. Van Nuys Senior High: 1,969. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bassett Street Elementary and Van Nuys Senior High rank in California?
Bassett Street Elementary is 5004th of 5,693 and Van Nuys Senior High is 628th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).