Gledhill Street Elementary vs Valor Academy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gledhill Street Elementary
North Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
Valor Academy Middle
North Hills · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
510 students
| Measure | Gledhill Street Elementary North Hills, California | Valor Academy Middle North Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3427 of 5,693 | #826 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #39257 of 50,301 | #12808 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 373 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 36% |
| city | North Hills | North Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gledhill Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 25.3).
- •Valor Academy Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Gledhill Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Gledhill Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 92.4%).
- •Gledhill Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 28.3).
- •Valor Academy Middle is the larger school with 510 students compared with 373.
- •Gledhill Street Elementary is a public school while Valor Academy 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 Gledhill Street Elementary better than Valor Academy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gledhill Street Elementary ranks higher (28.9 vs 25.3 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 Gledhill Street Elementary and Valor Academy Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between North Hills and North Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gledhill Street Elementary: 373. Valor Academy Middle: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gledhill Street Elementary and Valor Academy Middle rank in California?
Gledhill Street Elementary is 3427th of 5,693 and Valor Academy Middle is 826th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).