Herrick Avenue Elementary vs Sylmar Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Sylmar Leadership Academy
Sylmar · Public elementary · Grades K–8
850 students
| Measure | Herrick Avenue Elementary Sylmar, California | Sylmar Leadership Academy Sylmar, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3648 of 5,693 | #2607 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40845 of 50,301 | #32525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 379 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 43% |
| city | Sylmar | Sylmar |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sylmar Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 26.3).
- •Sylmar Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Sylmar Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 39%).
- •Sylmar Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 87.3%).
- •Herrick Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.3).
- •Sylmar Leadership Academy is the larger school with 850 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 Sylmar Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sylmar Leadership Academy ranks higher (39.2 vs 26.3 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 Herrick Avenue Elementary and Sylmar Leadership Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sylmar and Sylmar in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herrick Avenue Elementary: 379. Sylmar Leadership Academy: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herrick Avenue Elementary and Sylmar Leadership Academy rank in California?
Herrick Avenue Elementary is 3648th of 5,693 and Sylmar Leadership Academy is 2607th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).