Olive Vista Middle vs Sylmar Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 974 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
Sylmar Charter High
Sylmar · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,463 students
| Measure | Olive Vista Middle Sylmar, California | Sylmar Charter High Sylmar, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #946 of 1,334 | #899 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13640 of 15,369 | #13772 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 897 | 1,463 |
| Enrollment | 897 | 1,463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 29% |
| city | Sylmar | Sylmar |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sylmar Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.0 vs 20.8).
- •Sylmar Charter High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 21%).
- •Sylmar Charter High does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Sylmar Charter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 88.7%).
- •Olive Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.3).
- •Sylmar Charter High is the larger school with 1,463 students compared with 897.
- •Olive Vista Middle is a public school while Sylmar 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 Sylmar Charter High?
On the Success Index (US), Sylmar Charter High ranks higher (28.0 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 Sylmar Charter High?
About 974 m in a straight line, between Sylmar and Sylmar in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olive Vista Middle: 897. Sylmar Charter High: 1,463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olive Vista Middle and Sylmar Charter High rank in California?
Olive Vista Middle is 946th of 1,334 and Sylmar Charter High is 899th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).