Bert Corona Charter vs Richard E. Byrd Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Richard E. Byrd Middle
Sun Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
933 students
| Measure | Bert Corona Charter Pacoima, California | Richard E. Byrd Middle Sun Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 1,334 | #1055 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15276 of 15,369 | #14274 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 345 | 933 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 933 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 22% |
| city | Pacoima | Sun Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard E. Byrd Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 6.6).
- •Richard E. Byrd Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Richard E. Byrd Middle does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Richard E. Byrd Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 89.3%).
- •Richard E. Byrd Middle does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 26.5).
- •Richard E. Byrd Middle is the larger school with 933 students compared with 345.
- •Bert Corona Charter is a charter school while Richard E. Byrd Middle 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 Richard E. Byrd Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Richard E. Byrd Middle ranks higher (17.0 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 Richard E. Byrd Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Pacoima and Sun Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bert Corona Charter: 345. Richard E. Byrd Middle: 933. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bert Corona Charter and Richard E. Byrd Middle rank in California?
Bert Corona Charter is 1323rd of 1,334 and Richard E. Byrd Middle is 1055th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).