Kester Avenue Elementary vs Van Nuys Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 693 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kester Avenue Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
886 students
Van Nuys Middle
Van Nuys · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students
| Measure | Kester Avenue Elementary Van Nuys, California | Van Nuys Middle Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #769 of 5,693 | #1228 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10593 of 50,301 | #14950 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 886 | 726 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 16% |
| city | Van Nuys | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kester Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 11.6).
- •Kester Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 16%).
- •Kester Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 23%).
- •Kester Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 92.8%).
- •Van Nuys Middle does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 24.6).
- •Kester Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 886 students compared with 726.
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 Kester Avenue Elementary better than Van Nuys Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kester Avenue Elementary ranks higher (71.0 vs 11.6 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 Kester Avenue Elementary and Van Nuys Middle?
About 693 m in a straight line, between Van Nuys and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kester Avenue Elementary: 886. Van Nuys Middle: 726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kester Avenue Elementary and Van Nuys Middle rank in California?
Kester Avenue Elementary is 769th of 5,693 and Van Nuys Middle is 1228th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).