Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle vs Vanalden Avenue 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.
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle
Tarzana · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
1,461 students
Vanalden Avenue Elementary
Reseda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
| Measure | Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle Tarzana, California | Vanalden Avenue Elementary Reseda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #340 of 1,334 | #4719 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6250 of 15,369 | #46570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,461 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 1,461 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Tarzana | Reseda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 17.1).
- •Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 27%).
- •Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 88.1%).
- •Vanalden Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 24.4).
- •Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle is the larger school with 1,461 students compared with 369.
- •Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle is a charter school while Vanalden Avenue Elementary is a public 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 Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle better than Vanalden Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle ranks higher (56.4 vs 17.1 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 Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle and Vanalden Avenue Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Tarzana and Reseda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle: 1,461. Vanalden Avenue Elementary: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle and Vanalden Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle is 340th of 1,334 and Vanalden Avenue Elementary is 4719th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).