James Jordan Middle vs Valley International Preparatory High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 627 m 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
Valley International Preparatory High
Northridge · Charter high · Grades 9–12
259 students
| Measure | James Jordan Middle Reseda, California | Valley International Preparatory High Northridge, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #469 of 1,334 | #382 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8433 of 15,369 | #8194 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 456 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 34.5% |
| city | Reseda | Northridge |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley International Preparatory High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 46.4).
- •James Jordan Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 34.5%).
- •James Jordan Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 44.5%).
- •Valley International Preparatory High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 87.1%).
- •Valley International Preparatory High does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 25.3).
- •James Jordan Middle is the larger school with 456 students compared with 259.
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 Valley International Preparatory High?
On the Success Index (US), Valley International Preparatory High ranks higher (50.8 vs 46.4 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 Valley International Preparatory High?
About 627 m in a straight line, between Reseda and Northridge in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Jordan Middle: 456. Valley International Preparatory High: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Jordan Middle and Valley International Preparatory High rank in California?
James Jordan Middle is 469th of 1,334 and Valley International Preparatory High is 382nd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).