Altimira Middle vs Sonoma Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altimira Middle
Sonoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
324 students
Sonoma Charter
Sonoma · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
226 students
| Measure | Altimira Middle Sonoma, California | Sonoma Charter Sonoma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #631 of 1,334 | #2401 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10912 of 15,369 | #30783 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 324 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 37% |
| city | Sonoma | Sonoma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonoma Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 34.7).
- •Sonoma Charter does better on math proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Sonoma Charter does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Altimira Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 47.8%).
- •Altimira Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 25.1).
- •Altimira Middle is the larger school with 324 students compared with 226.
- •Altimira Middle is a public school while Sonoma 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 Altimira Middle better than Sonoma Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Sonoma Charter ranks higher (41.8 vs 34.7 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 Altimira Middle and Sonoma Charter?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sonoma and Sonoma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altimira Middle: 324. Sonoma Charter: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altimira Middle and Sonoma Charter rank in California?
Altimira Middle is 631st of 1,334 and Sonoma Charter is 2401st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).