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Gledhill Street Elementary School vs. Valley Charter Middle School

Should you attend Gledhill Street Elementary School or Valley Charter Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gledhill Street Elementary School
16030 Gledhill St.
North Hills, CA 91343
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Valley Charter Middle School
14646 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91405
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Valley Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gledhill Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 245 students in grades 6-8, Valley Charter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
6-8
Total Students
362 students
245 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gledhill Street Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley Charter Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gledhill Street Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley Charter Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
12 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gledhill Street Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley Charter Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gledhill Street Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley Charter Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valley Charter Middle School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4271 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#5599 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gledhill Street Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley Charter Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)
22%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gledhill Street Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Charter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valley Charter Middle School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gledhill Street Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Charter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valley Charter Middle School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Charter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Valley Charter Middle School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gledhill Street Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Valley Charter Middle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
99
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Grade 1 Students
58
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Grade 2 Students
52
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Grade 3 Students
45
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Grade 4 Students
56
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Grade 5 Students
52
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Grade 6 Students
-
94
Grade 7 Students
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91
Grade 8 Students
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60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gledhill Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
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% Asian
11%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gledhill Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley Charter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valley Charter Middle School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
73%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gledhill Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley Charter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valley Charter Middle School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gledhill Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley Charter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valley Charter Middle School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
10%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gledhill Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley Charter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valley Charter Middle School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Gledhill Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gledhill Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley Charter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valley Charter Middle School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.45
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gledhill Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley Charter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valley Charter Middle School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gledhill Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley Charter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valley Charter Middle School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gledhill Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley Charter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valley Charter Middle School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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