Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 vs Harding Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2
Sylmar · Charter high · Grades 9–12
208 students
Harding Street Elementary
Sylmar · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 Sylmar, California | Harding Street Elementary Sylmar, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #662 of 1,343 | #2566 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11764 of 16,910 | #32117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 208 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 208 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 42% |
| city | Sylmar | Sylmar |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 36.8).
- •Harding Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34.5%).
- •Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •Harding Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 81.7%).
- •Harding Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.8).
- •Harding Street Elementary is the larger school with 357 students compared with 208.
- •Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is a charter school while Harding Street Elementary 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 Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 better than Harding Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Street Elementary ranks higher (39.7 vs 36.8 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 Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 and Harding Street Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sylmar and Sylmar in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2: 208. Harding Street Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 and Harding Street Elementary rank in California?
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is 662nd of 1,343 and Harding Street Elementary is 2566th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).