El Rancho Charter vs Louis Armstrong Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 70 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Rancho Charter
Anaheim · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
1,144 students
Louis Armstrong Middle
Sherman Oaks · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
1,174 students
| Measure | El Rancho Charter Anaheim, California | Louis Armstrong Middle Sherman Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 1,334 | #470 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3117 of 15,369 | #8435 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,144 | 1,174 |
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 30.1 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 44% |
| city | Anaheim | Sherman Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Rancho Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 46.4).
- •El Rancho Charter does better on math proficiency (66% vs 44%).
- •El Rancho Charter does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 56%).
- •El Rancho Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 62.5%).
- •Louis Armstrong Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 30.1).
- •Louis Armstrong Middle is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 1,144.
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 Rancho Charter better than Louis Armstrong Middle?
On the Success Index (US), El Rancho Charter ranks higher (71.0 vs 46.4 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 Rancho Charter and Louis Armstrong Middle?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and Sherman Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Rancho Charter: 1,144. Louis Armstrong Middle: 1,174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Rancho Charter and Louis Armstrong Middle rank in California?
El Rancho Charter is 172nd of 1,334 and Louis Armstrong Middle is 470th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).