El Dorado Avenue Elementary vs Herrick Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Dorado Avenue Elementary
Sylmar · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
Herrick Avenue Elementary
Sylmar · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | El Dorado Avenue Elementary Sylmar, California | Herrick Avenue Elementary Sylmar, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4937 of 5,693 | #3648 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47527 of 50,301 | #40845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 364 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 34% |
| city | Sylmar | Sylmar |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herrick Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 15.2).
- •Herrick Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 23%).
- •Herrick Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Herrick Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 95.6%).
- •Herrick Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.2).
- •Herrick Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 379 students compared with 364.
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 El Dorado Avenue Elementary better than Herrick Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Herrick Avenue Elementary ranks higher (26.3 vs 15.2 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 El Dorado Avenue Elementary and Herrick Avenue Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sylmar and Sylmar in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Dorado Avenue Elementary: 364. Herrick Avenue Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Dorado Avenue Elementary and Herrick Avenue Elementary rank in California?
El Dorado Avenue Elementary is 4937th of 5,693 and Herrick Avenue Elementary is 3648th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).