Ernest Lawrence Middle vs Superior Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Superior Street Elementary
Chatsworth · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
| Measure | Ernest Lawrence Middle Chatsworth, California | Superior Street Elementary Chatsworth, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #496 of 1,334 | #1284 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8869 of 15,369 | #17100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,076 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 65% |
| city | Chatsworth | Chatsworth |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Superior Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 44.3).
- •Superior Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 44%).
- •Superior Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 55%).
- •Superior Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 69.7%).
- •Ernest Lawrence Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.4).
- •Ernest Lawrence Middle is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 470.
- •Ernest Lawrence Middle is a public school while Superior Street Elementary 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 Superior Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Superior Street Elementary ranks higher (61.6 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 Superior Street Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chatsworth and Chatsworth in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest Lawrence Middle: 1,076. Superior Street Elementary: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Lawrence Middle and Superior Street Elementary rank in California?
Ernest Lawrence Middle is 496th of 1,334 and Superior Street Elementary is 1284th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).