Dyer Street Elementary vs PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dyer Street Elementary
Sylmar · Public elementary · Grades K–5
539 students
PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy
San Fernando · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
351 students
| Measure | Dyer Street Elementary Sylmar, California | PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy San Fernando, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2668 of 5,693 | #1091 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #32999 of 50,301 | #14442 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 539 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 19% |
| city | Sylmar | San Fernando |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dyer Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 16.0).
- •Dyer Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 19%).
- •Dyer Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 92.4%).
- •Dyer Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.4).
- •Dyer Street Elementary is the larger school with 539 students compared with 351.
- •Dyer Street Elementary is a public school while PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy 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 Dyer Street Elementary better than PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dyer Street Elementary ranks higher (38.4 vs 16.0 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 Dyer Street Elementary and PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sylmar and San Fernando in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dyer Street Elementary: 539. PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dyer Street Elementary and PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy rank in California?
Dyer Street Elementary is 2668th of 5,693 and PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy is 1091st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).