Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid vs Van Nuys Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Van Nuys Middle
Van Nuys · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students
| Measure | Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid Sherman Oaks, California | Van Nuys Middle Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #462 of 1,334 | #1228 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8255 of 15,369 | #14950 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 85 | 726 |
| Enrollment | 85 | 726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.7% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 16% |
| city | Sherman Oaks | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 11.6).
- •Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid does better on math proficiency (42% vs 16%).
- •Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 92.8%).
- •Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 18.2).
- •Van Nuys Middle is the larger school with 726 students compared with 85.
- •Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid 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 Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid better than Van Nuys Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid ranks higher (47.2 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 Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid and Van Nuys Middle?
About 1.8 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. Van Nuys Middle: 726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid and Van Nuys Middle rank in California?
Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid is 462nd of 1,334 and Van Nuys Middle is 1228th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).