Olive Vista Middle vs PUC Community Charter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olive Vista Middle
Sylmar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
897 students
PUC Community Charter Elementary
Sylmar · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
298 students
| Measure | Olive Vista Middle Sylmar, California | PUC Community Charter Elementary Sylmar, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #946 of 1,334 | #2410 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13640 of 15,369 | #30834 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 897 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 897 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 47% |
| city | Sylmar | Sylmar |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •PUC Community Charter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 20.8).
- •PUC Community Charter Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 21%).
- •PUC Community Charter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •PUC Community Charter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 88.7%).
- •Olive Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 21.3).
- •Olive Vista Middle is the larger school with 897 students compared with 298.
- •Olive Vista Middle is a public school while PUC Community Charter Elementary 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 Olive Vista Middle better than PUC Community Charter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), PUC Community Charter Elementary ranks higher (41.7 vs 20.8 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 Olive Vista Middle and PUC Community Charter Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sylmar and Sylmar in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olive Vista Middle: 897. PUC Community Charter Elementary: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olive Vista Middle and PUC Community Charter Elementary rank in California?
Olive Vista Middle is 946th of 1,334 and PUC Community Charter Elementary is 2410th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).