Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid vs Kester Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid
Sherman Oaks · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
85 students
Kester Avenue Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
886 students
| Measure | Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid Sherman Oaks, California | Kester Avenue Elementary Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #462 of 1,334 | #769 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8255 of 15,369 | #10593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 85 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 85 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.7% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | Sherman Oaks | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kester Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 47.2).
- •Kester Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Kester Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Kester Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 64.7%).
- •Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 24.6).
- •Kester Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 886 students compared with 85.
- •Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid is a charter school while Kester 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 Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid better than Kester Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kester Avenue Elementary ranks higher (71.0 vs 47.2 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 Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid and Kester Avenue Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sherman Oaks and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid: 85. Kester Avenue Elementary: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid and Kester Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid is 462nd of 1,334 and Kester Avenue Elementary is 769th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).