Darby Avenue Elementary vs Patrick Henry Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darby Avenue Elementary
Northridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
Patrick Henry Middle
Granada Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,053 students
| Measure | Darby Avenue Elementary Northridge, California | Patrick Henry Middle Granada Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1433 of 5,693 | #690 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #19044 of 50,301 | #11628 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 412 | 1,053 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 1,053 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 29% |
| city | Northridge | Granada Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darby Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 31.5).
- •Darby Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 29%).
- •Darby Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Darby Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 76.2%).
- •Patrick Henry Middle does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 22.9).
- •Patrick Henry Middle is the larger school with 1,053 students compared with 412.
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 Darby Avenue Elementary better than Patrick Henry Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Darby Avenue Elementary ranks higher (58.7 vs 31.5 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 Darby Avenue Elementary and Patrick Henry Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Northridge and Granada Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darby Avenue Elementary: 412. Patrick Henry Middle: 1,053. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darby Avenue Elementary and Patrick Henry Middle rank in California?
Darby Avenue Elementary is 1433rd of 5,693 and Patrick Henry Middle is 690th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).