Plummer Elementary vs Valor Academy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 635 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plummer Elementary
North Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–6
600 students
Valor Academy Middle
North Hills · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
510 students
| Measure | Plummer Elementary North Hills, California | Valor Academy Middle North Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4333 of 5,693 | #826 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44617 of 50,301 | #12808 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 600 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 36% |
| city | North Hills | North Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valor Academy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 20.4).
- •Valor Academy Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Valor Academy Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Valor Academy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 95.5%).
- •Plummer Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 28.3).
- •Plummer Elementary is the larger school with 600 students compared with 510.
- •Plummer Elementary is a public school while Valor Academy Middle 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 Plummer Elementary better than Valor Academy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Valor Academy Middle ranks higher (25.3 vs 20.4 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 Plummer Elementary and Valor Academy Middle?
About 635 m in a straight line, between North Hills and North Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plummer Elementary: 600. Valor Academy Middle: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plummer Elementary and Valor Academy Middle rank in California?
Plummer Elementary is 4333rd of 5,693 and Valor Academy Middle is 826th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).