Burton Street Elementary vs Michelle Obama Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Street Elementary
Panorama City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students
Michelle Obama Elementary
Panorama City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
| Measure | Burton Street Elementary Panorama City, California | Michelle Obama Elementary Panorama City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4909 of 5,693 | #4954 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47421 of 50,301 | #47596 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 274 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Panorama City | Panorama City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.4 vs 15.1).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Burton Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 98.2%).
- •Burton Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.1).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary is the larger school with 570 students compared with 274.
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 Burton Street Elementary better than Michelle Obama 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 Burton Street Elementary and Michelle Obama Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Panorama City and Panorama City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton Street Elementary: 274. Michelle Obama Elementary: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton Street Elementary and Michelle Obama Elementary rank in California?
Burton Street Elementary is 4909th of 5,693 and Michelle Obama Elementary is 4954th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).