Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter vs Van Nuys Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Encino · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
494 students
Van Nuys Middle
Van Nuys · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students
| Measure | Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter Encino, California | Van Nuys Middle Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 5,693 | #1228 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6423 of 50,301 | #14950 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 494 | 726 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 16% |
| city | Encino | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 11.6).
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter does better on math proficiency (76% vs 16%).
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 23%).
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 92.8%).
- •Van Nuys Middle does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 22.5).
- •Van Nuys Middle is the larger school with 726 students compared with 494.
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter is a charter school while Van Nuys Middle 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 Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter better than Van Nuys Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter ranks higher (77.5 vs 11.6 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 Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter and Van Nuys Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Encino and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter: 494. Van Nuys Middle: 726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter and Van Nuys Middle rank in California?
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter is 415th of 5,693 and Van Nuys Middle is 1228th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).