Bert Corona Charter vs Vena Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 393 m 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
Vena Avenue Elementary
Arleta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
| Measure | Bert Corona Charter Pacoima, California | Vena Avenue Elementary Arleta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 1,334 | #1783 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15276 of 15,369 | #23577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 345 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 57% |
| city | Pacoima | Arleta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vena Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 6.6).
- •Vena Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 11%).
- •Vena Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- •Vena Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 89.3%).
- •Vena Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 26.5).
- •Vena Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 464 students compared with 345.
- •Bert Corona Charter is a charter school while Vena Avenue 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 Vena Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vena Avenue Elementary ranks higher (52.3 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 Vena Avenue Elementary?
About 393 m in a straight line, between Pacoima and Arleta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bert Corona Charter: 345. Vena Avenue Elementary: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bert Corona Charter and Vena Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Bert Corona Charter is 1323rd of 1,334 and Vena Avenue Elementary is 1783rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).