Grover Cleveland Charter High vs Melvin Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grover Cleveland Charter High
Reseda · Charter high · Grades 9–12
2,719 students
Melvin Avenue Elementary
Reseda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Grover Cleveland Charter High Reseda, California | Melvin Avenue Elementary Reseda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 1,343 | #4843 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9477 of 16,910 | #47081 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,719 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Reseda | Reseda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grover Cleveland Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 16.1).
- •Grover Cleveland Charter High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Grover Cleveland Charter High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 32%).
- •Grover Cleveland Charter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 91%).
- •Melvin Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 22.7).
- •Grover Cleveland Charter High is the larger school with 2,719 students compared with 379.
- •Grover Cleveland Charter High is a charter school while Melvin 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 Grover Cleveland Charter High better than Melvin Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grover Cleveland Charter High ranks higher (45.9 vs 16.1 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 Grover Cleveland Charter High and Melvin Avenue Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Reseda and Reseda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grover Cleveland Charter High: 2,719. Melvin Avenue Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grover Cleveland Charter High and Melvin Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Grover Cleveland Charter High is 468th of 1,343 and Melvin Avenue Elementary is 4843rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).