Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle vs Parthenia Academy of Arts and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle
Northridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
870 students
Parthenia Academy of Arts and Technology
North Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
| Measure | Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle Northridge, California | Parthenia Academy of Arts and Technology North Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 1,334 | #3876 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8968 of 15,369 | #42191 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 870 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 34% |
| city | Northridge | North Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 24.2).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 40%).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 90.3%).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.1).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle is the larger school with 870 students compared with 421.
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 Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle better than Parthenia Academy of Arts and Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle ranks higher (43.9 vs 24.2 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 Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle and Parthenia Academy of Arts and Technology?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Northridge and North Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle: 870. Parthenia Academy of Arts and Technology: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle and Parthenia Academy of Arts and Technology rank in California?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle is 504th of 1,334 and Parthenia Academy of Arts and Technology is 3876th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).