ISANA Palmati Academy vs James Madison Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ISANA Palmati Academy
North Hollywood · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
360 students
James Madison Middle
North Hollywood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,148 students
| Measure | ISANA Palmati Academy North Hollywood, California | James Madison Middle North Hollywood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1841 of 5,693 | #948 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #24467 of 50,301 | #13652 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 360 | 1,148 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 1,148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 23% |
| city | North Hollywood | North Hollywood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ISANA Palmati Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 20.7).
- •ISANA Palmati Academy does better on math proficiency (63% vs 23%).
- •ISANA Palmati Academy does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 40%).
- •ISANA Palmati Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 95.9%).
- •James Madison Middle does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 24.0).
- •James Madison Middle is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 360.
- •ISANA Palmati Academy is a charter school while James Madison 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 ISANA Palmati Academy better than James Madison Middle?
On the Success Index (US), ISANA Palmati Academy ranks higher (51.0 vs 20.7 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 ISANA Palmati Academy and James Madison Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between North Hollywood and North Hollywood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ISANA Palmati Academy: 360. James Madison Middle: 1,148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ISANA Palmati Academy and James Madison Middle rank in California?
ISANA Palmati Academy is 1841st of 5,693 and James Madison Middle is 948th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).