Montague Charter Academy vs Sharp Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montague Charter Academy
Pacoima · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
852 students
Sharp Avenue Elementary
Arleta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
417 students
| Measure | Montague Charter Academy Pacoima, California | Sharp Avenue Elementary Arleta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2992 of 5,693 | #4767 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36056 of 50,301 | #46784 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 852 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 24% |
| city | Pacoima | Arleta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montague Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 16.7).
- •Montague Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (43% vs 24%).
- •Montague Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Montague Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 97.1%).
- •Montague Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.9).
- •Montague Charter Academy is the larger school with 852 students compared with 417.
- •Montague Charter Academy is a charter school while Sharp Avenue Elementary 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 Montague Charter Academy better than Sharp Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Montague Charter Academy ranks higher (33.8 vs 16.7 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 Montague Charter Academy and Sharp Avenue Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Pacoima and Arleta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montague Charter Academy: 852. Sharp Avenue Elementary: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montague Charter Academy and Sharp Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Montague Charter Academy is 2992nd of 5,693 and Sharp Avenue Elementary is 4767th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).