John A. Sutter Middle vs Melvin Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John A. Sutter Middle
Canoga Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
763 students
Melvin Avenue Elementary
Reseda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | John A. Sutter Middle Canoga Park, California | Melvin Avenue Elementary Reseda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1159 of 1,334 | #4843 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14685 of 15,369 | #47081 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 763 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 22% |
| city | Canoga Park | Reseda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melvin Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.1 vs 14.1).
- •Melvin Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Melvin Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Melvin Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 92.4%).
- •John A. Sutter Middle does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.0).
- •John A. Sutter Middle is the larger school with 763 students compared with 379.
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 John A. Sutter Middle better than Melvin Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Melvin Avenue Elementary ranks higher (16.1 vs 14.1 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 John A. Sutter Middle and Melvin Avenue Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Canoga Park and Reseda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John A. Sutter Middle: 763. Melvin Avenue Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John A. Sutter Middle and Melvin Avenue Elementary rank in California?
John A. Sutter Middle is 1159th of 1,334 and Melvin Avenue Elementary is 4843rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).