Olive Vista Middle vs Sylmar Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 329 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 Elementary
Sylmar · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students
| Measure | Olive Vista Middle Sylmar, California | Sylmar Elementary Sylmar, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #946 of 1,334 | #4702 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13640 of 15,369 | #46503 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 897 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 897 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 24% |
| city | Sylmar | Sylmar |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olive Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 17.2).
- •Sylmar Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •Olive Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 36%).
- •Olive Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 96.2%).
- •Olive Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 18.7).
- •Olive Vista Middle is the larger school with 897 students compared with 393.
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 Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Olive Vista Middle ranks higher (20.8 vs 17.2 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 Elementary?
About 329 m in a straight line, between Sylmar and Sylmar in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olive Vista Middle: 897. Sylmar Elementary: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olive Vista Middle and Sylmar Elementary rank in California?
Olive Vista Middle is 946th of 1,334 and Sylmar Elementary is 4702nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).