Erwin Elementary vs Louis Armstrong Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erwin Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
Louis Armstrong Middle
Sherman Oaks · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
1,174 students
| Measure | Erwin Elementary Van Nuys, California | Louis Armstrong Middle Sherman Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3356 of 5,693 | #470 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38752 of 50,301 | #8435 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 580 | 1,174 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 1,174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 44% |
| city | Van Nuys | Sherman Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Louis Armstrong Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 29.7).
- •Louis Armstrong Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Louis Armstrong Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Louis Armstrong Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 91.4%).
- •Erwin Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.7).
- •Louis Armstrong Middle is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 580.
- •Erwin Elementary is a public school while Louis Armstrong 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 Erwin Elementary better than Louis Armstrong Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Louis Armstrong Middle ranks higher (46.4 vs 29.7 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 Erwin Elementary and Louis Armstrong Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Van Nuys and Sherman Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erwin Elementary: 580. Louis Armstrong Middle: 1,174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erwin Elementary and Louis Armstrong Middle rank in California?
Erwin Elementary is 3356th of 5,693 and Louis Armstrong Middle is 470th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).