Pacoima Charter Elementary vs Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
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.
Pacoima Charter Elementary
Pacoima · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
831 students
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
San Fernando · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,629 students
| Measure | Pacoima Charter Elementary Pacoima, California | Vaughn Next Century Learning Center San Fernando, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #3710 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #41158 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 831 | 2,629 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 2,629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 31% |
| city | Pacoima | San Fernando |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacoima Charter Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Vaughn Next Century Learning Center does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Pacoima Charter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 94.9%).
- •Vaughn Next Century Learning Center does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 26.0).
- •Vaughn Next Century Learning Center is the larger school with 2,629 students compared with 831.
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 Pacoima Charter Elementary better than Vaughn Next Century Learning Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pacoima Charter Elementary and Vaughn Next Century Learning Center?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pacoima and San Fernando in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pacoima Charter Elementary: 831. Vaughn Next Century Learning Center: 2,629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pacoima Charter Elementary and Vaughn Next Century Learning Center rank in California?
Pacoima Charter Elementary is 3710th of 5,693 and Vaughn Next Century Learning Center is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).