James Jordan Middle vs Napa Street 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.
James Jordan Middle
Reseda · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
Napa Street Elementary
Northridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
402 students
| Measure | James Jordan Middle Reseda, California | Napa Street Elementary Northridge, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #469 of 1,334 | #4905 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8433 of 15,369 | #47401 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 456 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 24% |
| city | Reseda | Northridge |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Jordan Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 15.5).
- •James Jordan Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 24%).
- •James Jordan Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 29%).
- •James Jordan Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 94.8%).
- •Napa Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 25.3).
- •James Jordan Middle is the larger school with 456 students compared with 402.
- •James Jordan Middle is a charter school while Napa Street 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 James Jordan Middle better than Napa Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Jordan Middle ranks higher (46.4 vs 15.5 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 James Jordan Middle and Napa Street Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Reseda and Northridge in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Jordan Middle: 456. Napa Street Elementary: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Jordan Middle and Napa Street Elementary rank in California?
James Jordan Middle is 469th of 1,334 and Napa Street Elementary is 4905th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).