Burton Street Elementary vs Valor Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Valor Academy Elementary
Arleta · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
387 students
| Measure | Burton Street Elementary Panorama City, California | Valor Academy Elementary Arleta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4909 of 5,693 | #5239 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47421 of 50,301 | #48613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 274 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 24.5% |
| city | Panorama City | Arleta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burton Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.4 vs 12.7).
- •Valor Academy Elementary does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Burton Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Valor Academy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 98.2%).
- •Burton Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 24.2).
- •Valor Academy Elementary is the larger school with 387 students compared with 274.
- •Burton Street Elementary is a public school while Valor Academy Elementary is a charter 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 Burton Street Elementary better than Valor Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burton Street Elementary ranks higher (15.4 vs 12.7 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 Burton Street Elementary and Valor Academy Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Panorama City and Arleta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton Street Elementary: 274. Valor Academy Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton Street Elementary and Valor Academy Elementary rank in California?
Burton Street Elementary is 4909th of 5,693 and Valor Academy Elementary is 5239th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).