Maurice Sendak Elementary vs New Horizons Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maurice Sendak Elementary
North Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
New Horizons Charter Academy
North Hollywood · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
141 students
| Measure | Maurice Sendak Elementary North Hollywood, California | New Horizons Charter Academy North Hollywood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5077 of 5,693 | #3125 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48021 of 50,301 | #37049 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 421 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 37% |
| city | North Hollywood | North Hollywood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Horizons Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 14.2).
- •New Horizons Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •New Horizons Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •New Horizons Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 95%).
- •Maurice Sendak Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.5).
- •Maurice Sendak Elementary is the larger school with 421 students compared with 141.
- •Maurice Sendak Elementary is a public school while New Horizons Charter Academy 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 Maurice Sendak Elementary better than New Horizons Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), New Horizons Charter Academy ranks higher (32.3 vs 14.2 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 Maurice Sendak Elementary and New Horizons Charter Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between North Hollywood and North Hollywood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maurice Sendak Elementary: 421. New Horizons Charter Academy: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maurice Sendak Elementary and New Horizons Charter Academy rank in California?
Maurice Sendak Elementary is 5077th of 5,693 and New Horizons Charter Academy is 3125th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).