Carpenter Community Charter vs Riverside Drive Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carpenter Community Charter
Studio City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
863 students
Riverside Drive Charter
Sherman Oaks · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
| Measure | Carpenter Community Charter Studio City, California | Riverside Drive Charter Sherman Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 5,693 | #1539 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6859 of 50,301 | #20354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 863 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 863 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 50% |
| city | Studio City | Sherman Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carpenter Community Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 56.9).
- •Carpenter Community Charter does better on math proficiency (69% vs 50%).
- •Carpenter Community Charter does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 63%).
- •Carpenter Community Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 46.2%).
- •Riverside Drive Charter does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 25.4).
- •Carpenter Community Charter is the larger school with 863 students compared with 392.
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 Carpenter Community Charter better than Riverside Drive Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Carpenter Community Charter ranks higher (76.7 vs 56.9 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 Carpenter Community Charter and Riverside Drive Charter?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Studio City and Sherman Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter Community Charter: 863. Riverside Drive Charter: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter Community Charter and Riverside Drive Charter rank in California?
Carpenter Community Charter is 455th of 5,693 and Riverside Drive Charter is 1539th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).