Tarzana Elementary vs Vanalden Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 867 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tarzana Elementary
Tarzana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students
Vanalden Avenue Elementary
Reseda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
| Measure | Tarzana Elementary Tarzana, California | Vanalden Avenue Elementary Reseda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4744 of 5,693 | #4719 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46680 of 50,301 | #46570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 246 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Tarzana | Reseda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.9 vs 17.1).
- •Tarzana Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Vanalden Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 99.6%).
- •Tarzana Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.5).
- •Vanalden Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 369 students compared with 246.
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 Tarzana Elementary better than Vanalden Avenue Elementary?
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 Tarzana Elementary and Vanalden Avenue Elementary?
About 867 m in a straight line, between Tarzana and Reseda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tarzana Elementary: 246. Vanalden Avenue Elementary: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tarzana Elementary and Vanalden Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Tarzana Elementary is 4744th of 5,693 and Vanalden Avenue Elementary is 4719th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).