Alder Grove Charter School 2 vs Peninsula Union
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alder Grove Charter School 2
Eureka · Charter other · Grades K–12
481 students
Peninsula Union
Samoa · Public elementary · Grades K–8
66 students
| Measure | Alder Grove Charter School 2 Eureka, California | Peninsula Union Samoa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #4566 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #45810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 481 | 66 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 66 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 10% |
| city | Eureka | Samoa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alder Grove Charter School 2 does better on math proficiency (25% vs 10%).
- •Alder Grove Charter School 2 does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 30%).
- •Alder Grove Charter School 2 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 81.8%).
- •Alder Grove Charter School 2 does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 22.0).
- •Alder Grove Charter School 2 is the larger school with 481 students compared with 66.
- •Alder Grove Charter School 2 is a charter school while Peninsula Union is a public 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 Alder Grove Charter School 2 better than Peninsula Union?
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 Alder Grove Charter School 2 and Peninsula Union?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Eureka and Samoa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Grove Charter School 2: 481. Peninsula Union: 66. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Grove Charter School 2 and Peninsula Union rank in California?
Alder Grove Charter School 2 is unranked and Peninsula Union is 4566th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).