Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle vs Valley 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.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle
Northridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
870 students
Valley Charter Elementary
North Hills · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
295 students
| Measure | Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle Northridge, California | Valley Charter Elementary North Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 1,334 | #1158 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8968 of 15,369 | #15352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 870 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| city | Northridge | North Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Charter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 43.9).
- •Valley Charter Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Valley Charter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Valley Charter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 75.1%).
- •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 295.
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle is a public school while Valley 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 Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle better than Valley Charter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Charter Elementary ranks higher (64.2 vs 43.9 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 Valley Charter Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Northridge and North Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle: 870. Valley Charter Elementary: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle and Valley Charter Elementary rank in California?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle is 504th of 1,334 and Valley Charter Elementary is 1158th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).