Ernest Lawrence Middle vs Our Community Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest Lawrence Middle
Chatsworth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,076 students
Our Community Charter
Chatsworth · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
434 students
| Measure | Ernest Lawrence Middle Chatsworth, California | Our Community Charter Chatsworth, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #496 of 1,334 | #928 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8869 of 15,369 | #12603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,076 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 61% |
| city | Chatsworth | Chatsworth |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Our Community Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 44.3).
- •Our Community Charter does better on math proficiency (61% vs 44%).
- •Our Community Charter does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Our Community Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 69.7%).
- •Ernest Lawrence Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 21.7).
- •Ernest Lawrence Middle is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 434.
- •Ernest Lawrence Middle is a public school while Our Community Charter 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 Ernest Lawrence Middle better than Our Community Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Our Community Charter ranks higher (68.2 vs 44.3 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 Ernest Lawrence Middle and Our Community Charter?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Chatsworth and Chatsworth in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest Lawrence Middle: 1,076. Our Community Charter: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Lawrence Middle and Our Community Charter rank in California?
Ernest Lawrence Middle is 496th of 1,334 and Our Community Charter is 928th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).