Columbus Avenue Elementary vs Valley Charter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Avenue Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
382 students
Valley Charter Middle
Van Nuys · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
264 students
| Measure | Columbus Avenue Elementary Van Nuys, California | Valley Charter Middle Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5471 of 5,693 | #962 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49448 of 50,301 | #13733 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 382 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| city | Van Nuys | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 10.0).
- •Valley Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Valley Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 25%).
- •Valley Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 96.1%).
- •Columbus Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.3).
- •Columbus Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 382 students compared with 264.
- •Columbus Avenue Elementary is a public school while Valley Charter 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 Columbus Avenue Elementary better than Valley Charter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Charter Middle ranks higher (20.3 vs 10.0 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 Columbus Avenue Elementary and Valley Charter Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Van Nuys and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Avenue Elementary: 382. Valley Charter Middle: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Avenue Elementary and Valley Charter Middle rank in California?
Columbus Avenue Elementary is 5471st of 5,693 and Valley Charter Middle is 962nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).