Chandler Elementary vs Louis Armstrong Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chandler Elementary
Sherman Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
Louis Armstrong Middle
Sherman Oaks · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
1,174 students
| Measure | Chandler Elementary Sherman Oaks, California | Louis Armstrong Middle Sherman Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1534 of 5,693 | #470 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #20312 of 50,301 | #8435 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 450 | 1,174 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 1,174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 44% |
| city | Sherman Oaks | Sherman Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chandler Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 46.4).
- •Chandler Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 44%).
- •Chandler Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Chandler Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 62.5%).
- •Chandler Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 21.7).
- •Louis Armstrong Middle is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 450.
- •Chandler Elementary is a public school while Louis Armstrong Middle 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 Chandler Elementary better than Louis Armstrong Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Chandler Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 46.4 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 Chandler Elementary and Louis Armstrong Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sherman Oaks and Sherman Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chandler Elementary: 450. Louis Armstrong Middle: 1,174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chandler Elementary and Louis Armstrong Middle rank in California?
Chandler Elementary is 1534th of 5,693 and Louis Armstrong Middle is 470th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).