Harding Street Elementary vs Vista del Valle Dual Language Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Street Elementary
Sylmar · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
Vista del Valle Dual Language Academy
San Fernando · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
| Measure | Harding Street Elementary Sylmar, California | Vista del Valle Dual Language Academy San Fernando, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2566 of 5,693 | #3498 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32117 of 50,301 | #39773 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 357 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| city | Sylmar | San Fernando |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 28.1).
- •Harding Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Harding Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Vista del Valle Dual Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 77.9%).
- •Harding Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 21.9).
- •Vista del Valle Dual Language Academy is the larger school with 416 students compared with 357.
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 Harding Street Elementary better than Vista del Valle Dual Language Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Street Elementary ranks higher (39.7 vs 28.1 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 Harding Street Elementary and Vista del Valle Dual Language Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sylmar and San Fernando in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Street Elementary: 357. Vista del Valle Dual Language Academy: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Street Elementary and Vista del Valle Dual Language Academy rank in California?
Harding Street Elementary is 2566th of 5,693 and Vista del Valle Dual Language Academy is 3498th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).