Gridley-Montanez Dual Language Academy vs PUC Community Charter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 962 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gridley-Montanez Dual Language Academy
San Fernando · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
PUC Community Charter Elementary
Sylmar · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
298 students
| Measure | Gridley-Montanez Dual Language Academy San Fernando, California | PUC Community Charter Elementary Sylmar, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4800 of 5,693 | #2410 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46914 of 50,301 | #30834 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 454 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 47% |
| city | San Fernando | Sylmar |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •PUC Community Charter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 16.4).
- •PUC Community Charter Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •PUC Community Charter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •PUC Community Charter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 85.9%).
- •Gridley-Montanez Dual Language Academy does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 21.3).
- •Gridley-Montanez Dual Language Academy is the larger school with 454 students compared with 298.
- •Gridley-Montanez Dual Language Academy is a public school while PUC Community Charter 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 Gridley-Montanez Dual Language Academy better than PUC Community Charter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), PUC Community Charter Elementary ranks higher (41.7 vs 16.4 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 Gridley-Montanez Dual Language Academy and PUC Community Charter Elementary?
About 962 m in a straight line, between San Fernando and Sylmar in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gridley-Montanez Dual Language Academy: 454. PUC Community Charter Elementary: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gridley-Montanez Dual Language Academy and PUC Community Charter Elementary rank in California?
Gridley-Montanez Dual Language Academy is 4800th of 5,693 and PUC Community Charter Elementary is 2410th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).