James Monroe High vs Valley Charter 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 Monroe High
North Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,905 students
Valley Charter Elementary
North Hills · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
295 students
| Measure | James Monroe High North Hills, California | Valley Charter Elementary North Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1133 of 1,343 | #1158 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15434 of 16,910 | #15352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,905 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 1,905 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 62% |
| city | North Hills | North Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Charter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 19.0).
- •Valley Charter Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 11%).
- •Valley Charter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Valley Charter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 94.1%).
- •James Monroe High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 21.1).
- •James Monroe High is the larger school with 1,905 students compared with 295.
- •James Monroe High is a public school while Valley Charter Elementary is a charter 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 Monroe High better than Valley Charter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Charter Elementary ranks higher (64.2 vs 19.0 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 Monroe High and Valley Charter Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between North Hills and North Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Monroe High: 1,905. Valley Charter Elementary: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Monroe High and Valley Charter Elementary rank in California?
James Monroe High is 1133rd of 1,343 and Valley Charter Elementary is 1158th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).