El Dorado Avenue Elementary vs Olive Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Olive Vista Middle
Sylmar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
897 students
| Measure | El Dorado Avenue Elementary Sylmar, California | Olive Vista Middle Sylmar, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4937 of 5,693 | #946 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47527 of 50,301 | #13640 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 364 | 897 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 897 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 21% |
| city | Sylmar | Sylmar |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olive Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 15.2).
- •El Dorado Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •Olive Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Olive Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 95.6%).
- •Olive Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.2).
- •Olive Vista Middle is the larger school with 897 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 Olive Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Olive Vista Middle ranks higher (20.8 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 Olive Vista Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Sylmar and Sylmar in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Dorado Avenue Elementary: 364. Olive Vista Middle: 897. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Dorado Avenue Elementary and Olive Vista Middle rank in California?
El Dorado Avenue Elementary is 4937th of 5,693 and Olive Vista Middle is 946th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).