Capistrano Avenue Elementary vs Justice Street Academy Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capistrano Avenue Elementary
West Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
415 students
Justice Street Academy Charter
West Hills · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
| Measure | Capistrano Avenue Elementary West Hills, California | Justice Street Academy Charter West Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1859 of 5,693 | #1520 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24730 of 50,301 | #20062 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 415 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | West Hills | West Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Justice Street Academy Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 50.6).
- •Capistrano Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Justice Street Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 81%).
- •Capistrano Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.9).
- •Justice Street Academy Charter is the larger school with 430 students compared with 415.
- •Capistrano Avenue Elementary is a public school while Justice Street Academy Charter 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 Capistrano Avenue Elementary better than Justice Street Academy Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Justice Street Academy Charter ranks higher (57.3 vs 50.6 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 Capistrano Avenue Elementary and Justice Street Academy Charter?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between West Hills and West Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capistrano Avenue Elementary: 415. Justice Street Academy Charter: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capistrano Avenue Elementary and Justice Street Academy Charter rank in California?
Capistrano Avenue Elementary is 1859th of 5,693 and Justice Street Academy Charter is 1520th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).