Louis Armstrong Middle vs Riverside Drive Charter
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.
Louis Armstrong Middle
Sherman Oaks · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
1,174 students
Riverside Drive Charter
Sherman Oaks · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
| Measure | Louis Armstrong Middle Sherman Oaks, California | Riverside Drive Charter Sherman Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #470 of 1,334 | #1539 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8435 of 15,369 | #20354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,174 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 1,174 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 50% |
| city | Sherman Oaks | Sherman Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Drive Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 46.4).
- •Riverside Drive Charter does better on math proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Riverside Drive Charter does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Riverside Drive Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 62.5%).
- •Riverside Drive Charter does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.7).
- •Louis Armstrong Middle is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 392.
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 Louis Armstrong Middle better than Riverside Drive Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Drive Charter ranks higher (56.9 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 Louis Armstrong Middle and Riverside Drive Charter?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sherman Oaks and Sherman Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Louis Armstrong Middle: 1,174. Riverside Drive Charter: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Louis Armstrong Middle and Riverside Drive Charter rank in California?
Louis Armstrong Middle is 470th of 1,334 and Riverside Drive Charter is 1539th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).