Olive Vista Middle vs PUC Lakeview Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 897 m 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 Lakeview Charter High
Sylmar · Charter high · Grades 9–12
444 students
| Measure | Olive Vista Middle Sylmar, California | PUC Lakeview Charter High Sylmar, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #946 of 1,334 | #404 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13640 of 15,369 | #8488 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 897 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 897 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 52% |
| city | Sylmar | Sylmar |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •PUC Lakeview Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 20.8).
- •PUC Lakeview Charter High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 21%).
- •PUC Lakeview Charter High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 38%).
- •Olive Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 89.9%).
- •Olive Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.3).
- •Olive Vista Middle is the larger school with 897 students compared with 444.
- •Olive Vista Middle is a public school while PUC Lakeview Charter High 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 Lakeview Charter High?
On the Success Index (US), PUC Lakeview Charter High ranks higher (49.6 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 Lakeview Charter High?
About 897 m in a straight line, between Sylmar and Sylmar in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olive Vista Middle: 897. PUC Lakeview Charter High: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olive Vista Middle and PUC Lakeview Charter High rank in California?
Olive Vista Middle is 946th of 1,334 and PUC Lakeview Charter High is 404th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).