Ingenium Charter Middle vs Shirley Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ingenium Charter Middle
Winnetka · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
179 students
Shirley Avenue Elementary
Reseda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
| Measure | Ingenium Charter Middle Winnetka, California | Shirley Avenue Elementary Reseda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1294 of 1,334 | #3974 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15193 of 15,369 | #42719 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 179 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 33% |
| city | Winnetka | Reseda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shirley Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 8.6).
- •Shirley Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 9%).
- •Shirley Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 16%).
- •Shirley Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 96.6%).
- •Shirley Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 19.9).
- •Shirley Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 410 students compared with 179.
- •Ingenium Charter Middle is a charter school while Shirley Avenue Elementary 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 Ingenium Charter Middle better than Shirley Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shirley Avenue Elementary ranks higher (23.4 vs 8.6 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 Ingenium Charter Middle and Shirley Avenue Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Winnetka and Reseda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ingenium Charter Middle: 179. Shirley Avenue Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ingenium Charter Middle and Shirley Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Ingenium Charter Middle is 1294th of 1,334 and Shirley Avenue Elementary is 3974th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).