Herrick Avenue Elementary vs Olive Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herrick Avenue Elementary
Sylmar · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
Olive Vista Middle
Sylmar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
897 students
| Measure | Herrick Avenue Elementary Sylmar, California | Olive Vista Middle Sylmar, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3648 of 5,693 | #946 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #40845 of 50,301 | #13640 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 379 | 897 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 897 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 21% |
| city | Sylmar | Sylmar |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herrick Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 20.8).
- •Herrick Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 21%).
- •Herrick Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Herrick Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 88.7%).
- •Herrick Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.3).
- •Olive Vista Middle is the larger school with 897 students compared with 379.
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 Herrick Avenue Elementary better than Olive Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Herrick Avenue Elementary ranks higher (26.3 vs 20.8 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 Herrick Avenue Elementary and Olive Vista Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sylmar and Sylmar in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herrick Avenue Elementary: 379. Olive Vista Middle: 897. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herrick Avenue Elementary and Olive Vista Middle rank in California?
Herrick Avenue Elementary is 3648th of 5,693 and Olive Vista Middle is 946th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).