High Tech LA Middle vs Riverside Drive Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Tech LA Middle
Sherman Oaks · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
250 students
Riverside Drive Charter
Sherman Oaks · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
| Measure | High Tech LA Middle Sherman Oaks, California | Riverside Drive Charter Sherman Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #735 of 1,334 | #1539 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12024 of 15,369 | #20354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 250 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 50% |
| city | Sherman Oaks | Sherman Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Drive Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 29.5).
- •Riverside Drive Charter does better on math proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Riverside Drive Charter does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Riverside Drive Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 77.2%).
- •Riverside Drive Charter does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.7).
- •Riverside Drive Charter is the larger school with 392 students compared with 250.
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 High Tech LA Middle better than Riverside Drive Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Drive Charter ranks higher (56.9 vs 29.5 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 High Tech LA Middle and Riverside Drive Charter?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sherman Oaks and Sherman Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Tech LA Middle: 250. Riverside Drive Charter: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Tech LA Middle and Riverside Drive Charter rank in California?
High Tech LA Middle is 735th of 1,334 and Riverside Drive Charter is 1539th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).