Emelita Street Elementary vs Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emelita Street Elementary
Encino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle
Tarzana · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
1,461 students
| Measure | Emelita Street Elementary Encino, California | Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle Tarzana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2652 of 5,693 | #340 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #32877 of 50,301 | #6250 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 275 | 1,461 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 1,461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Encino | Tarzana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 38.6).
- •Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 70.9%).
- •Emelita Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 24.4).
- •Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle is the larger school with 1,461 students compared with 275.
- •Emelita Street Elementary is a public school while Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle 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 Emelita Street Elementary better than Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle ranks higher (56.4 vs 38.6 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 Emelita Street Elementary and Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Encino and Tarzana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emelita Street Elementary: 275. Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle: 1,461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emelita Street Elementary and Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle rank in California?
Emelita Street Elementary is 2652nd of 5,693 and Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle is 340th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).