Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy vs Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 303 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy
Northridge · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
527 students
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle
Northridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
870 students
| Measure | Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy Northridge, California | Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle Northridge, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2168 of 5,693 | #504 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #28376 of 50,301 | #8968 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 527 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 45% |
| city | Northridge | Northridge |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 43.9).
- •Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.1% vs 75.1%).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.1).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle is the larger school with 870 students compared with 527.
- •Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy is a charter school while Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle is a public 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 Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy better than Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy ranks higher (45.3 vs 43.9 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 Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy and Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle?
About 303 m in a straight line, between Northridge and Northridge in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy: 527. Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy and Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle rank in California?
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy is 2168th of 5,693 and Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle is 504th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).