James Madison Middle vs Kittridge Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Madison Middle
North Hollywood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,148 students
Kittridge Street Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
768 students
| Measure | James Madison Middle North Hollywood, California | Kittridge Street Elementary Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #948 of 1,334 | #4615 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13652 of 15,369 | #46066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,148 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 28% |
| city | North Hollywood | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Madison Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 18.0).
- •Kittridge Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 23%).
- •James Madison Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Kittridge Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 95.9%).
- •James Madison Middle does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 22.6).
- •James Madison Middle is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 768.
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 Madison Middle better than Kittridge Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Madison Middle ranks higher (20.7 vs 18.0 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 Madison Middle and Kittridge Street Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between North Hollywood and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Madison Middle: 1,148. Kittridge Street Elementary: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Madison Middle and Kittridge Street Elementary rank in California?
James Madison Middle is 948th of 1,334 and Kittridge Street Elementary is 4615th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).