Louis Armstrong Middle vs Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
Van Nuys · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students
| Measure | Louis Armstrong Middle Sherman Oaks, California | Ulysses S. Grant Senior High Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #470 of 1,334 | #695 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8435 of 15,369 | #12145 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,174 | 1,774 |
| Enrollment | 1,174 | 1,774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 35% |
| city | Sherman Oaks | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Louis Armstrong Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 35.3).
- •Louis Armstrong Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Senior High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Louis Armstrong Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 94.7%).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Senior High does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.7).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Senior High is the larger school with 1,774 students compared with 1,174.
- •Louis Armstrong Middle is a charter school while Ulysses S. Grant Senior High is a public 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 Louis Armstrong Middle better than Ulysses S. Grant Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Louis Armstrong Middle ranks higher (46.4 vs 35.3 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 Ulysses S. Grant Senior High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sherman Oaks and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Louis Armstrong Middle: 1,174. Ulysses S. Grant Senior High: 1,774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Louis Armstrong Middle and Ulysses S. Grant Senior High rank in California?
Louis Armstrong Middle is 470th of 1,334 and Ulysses S. Grant Senior High is 695th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).