OCS - South vs Riverside Drive Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
OCS - South
Altadena · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
392 students
Riverside Drive Charter
Sherman Oaks · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
| Measure | OCS - South Altadena, California | Riverside Drive Charter Sherman Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1164 of 5,693 | #1539 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15470 of 50,301 | #20354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 392 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 50% |
| city | Altadena | Sherman Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •OCS - South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 56.9).
- •Riverside Drive Charter does better on math proficiency (50% vs 49.5%).
- •OCS - South does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 63%).
- •OCS - South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 46.2%).
- •OCS - South does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.6).
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 OCS - South better than Riverside Drive Charter?
On the Success Index (US), OCS - South ranks higher (64.0 vs 56.9 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 OCS - South and Riverside Drive Charter?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Altadena and Sherman Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
OCS - South: 392. Riverside Drive Charter: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do OCS - South and Riverside Drive Charter rank in California?
OCS - South is 1164th of 5,693 and Riverside Drive Charter is 1539th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).