Calahan Street Elementary vs Magnolia Science Academy 7
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calahan Street Elementary
Northridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
Magnolia Science Academy 7
Northridge · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
272 students
| Measure | Calahan Street Elementary Northridge, California | Magnolia Science Academy 7 Northridge, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2583 of 5,693 | #3436 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32231 of 50,301 | #39345 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 474 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| city | Northridge | Northridge |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calahan Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 28.8).
- •Calahan Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Calahan Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Calahan Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 83.1%).
- •Calahan Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 24.7).
- •Calahan Street Elementary is the larger school with 474 students compared with 272.
- •Calahan Street Elementary is a public school while Magnolia Science Academy 7 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 Calahan Street Elementary better than Magnolia Science Academy 7?
On the Success Index (US), Calahan Street Elementary ranks higher (39.5 vs 28.8 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 Calahan Street Elementary and Magnolia Science Academy 7?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Northridge and Northridge in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calahan Street Elementary: 474. Magnolia Science Academy 7: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calahan Street Elementary and Magnolia Science Academy 7 rank in California?
Calahan Street Elementary is 2583rd of 5,693 and Magnolia Science Academy 7 is 3436th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).