Bert Corona Charter vs Fernangeles Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bert Corona Charter
Pacoima · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
345 students
Fernangeles Elementary
Sun Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students
| Measure | Bert Corona Charter Pacoima, California | Fernangeles Elementary Sun Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 1,334 | #4753 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15276 of 15,369 | #46711 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 345 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 26% |
| city | Pacoima | Sun Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fernangeles Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.8 vs 6.6).
- •Fernangeles Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 11%).
- •Fernangeles Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 17%).
- •Bert Corona Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 96.7%).
- •Fernangeles Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 26.5).
- •Fernangeles Elementary is the larger school with 459 students compared with 345.
- •Bert Corona Charter is a charter school while Fernangeles Elementary is a public 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 Bert Corona Charter better than Fernangeles Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fernangeles Elementary ranks higher (16.8 vs 6.6 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 Bert Corona Charter and Fernangeles Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Pacoima and Sun Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bert Corona Charter: 345. Fernangeles Elementary: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bert Corona Charter and Fernangeles Elementary rank in California?
Bert Corona Charter is 1323rd of 1,334 and Fernangeles Elementary is 4753rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).