Melvin Avenue Elementary vs Shirley Avenue Elementary
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.
Melvin Avenue Elementary
Reseda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
Shirley Avenue Elementary
Reseda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
| Measure | Melvin Avenue Elementary Reseda, California | Shirley Avenue Elementary Reseda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4843 of 5,693 | #3974 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47081 of 50,301 | #42719 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 379 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 33% |
| city | Reseda | Reseda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shirley Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 16.1).
- •Shirley Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Shirley Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Melvin Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 92.4%).
- •Melvin Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.5).
- •Shirley Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 410 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 Melvin Avenue Elementary better than Shirley Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shirley Avenue Elementary ranks higher (23.4 vs 16.1 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 Melvin Avenue Elementary and Shirley Avenue Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Reseda and Reseda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melvin Avenue Elementary: 379. Shirley Avenue Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melvin Avenue Elementary and Shirley Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Melvin Avenue Elementary is 4843rd of 5,693 and Shirley Avenue Elementary is 3974th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).