Alpha Technology Middle vs Heritage Peak Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpha Technology Middle
Elverta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
59 students
Heritage Peak Charter
Rio Linda · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,181 students
| Measure | Alpha Technology Middle Elverta, California | Heritage Peak Charter Rio Linda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 59 | 1,181 |
| Enrollment | 59 | 1,181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 29.5 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 21% |
| city | Elverta | Rio Linda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Peak Charter does better on math proficiency (21% vs 5%).
- •Heritage Peak Charter does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 24.5%).
- •Alpha Technology Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 54.7%).
- •Heritage Peak Charter does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 29.5).
- •Heritage Peak Charter is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 59.
- •Alpha Technology Middle is a public school while Heritage Peak Charter 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 Alpha Technology Middle better than Heritage Peak Charter?
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 Alpha Technology Middle and Heritage Peak Charter?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Elverta and Rio Linda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpha Technology Middle: 59. Heritage Peak Charter: 1,181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpha Technology Middle and Heritage Peak Charter rank in California?
Alpha Technology Middle is unranked and Heritage Peak Charter is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).