Alvina Elementary Charter vs Caruthers High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvina Elementary Charter
Caruthers · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
169 students
Caruthers High
Caruthers · Public high · Grades 9–12
682 students
| Measure | Alvina Elementary Charter Caruthers, California | Caruthers High Caruthers, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2743 of 5,693 | #964 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #33710 of 50,301 | #14253 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 169 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Caruthers | Caruthers |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alvina Elementary Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 25.6).
- •Alvina Elementary Charter does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Caruthers High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Alvina Elementary Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 89.1%).
- •Alvina Elementary Charter does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 21.3).
- •Caruthers High is the larger school with 682 students compared with 169.
- •Alvina Elementary Charter is a charter school while Caruthers High 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 Alvina Elementary Charter better than Caruthers High?
On the Success Index (US), Alvina Elementary Charter ranks higher (37.4 vs 25.6 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 Alvina Elementary Charter and Caruthers High?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Caruthers and Caruthers in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvina Elementary Charter: 169. Caruthers High: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvina Elementary Charter and Caruthers High rank in California?
Alvina Elementary Charter is 2743rd of 5,693 and Caruthers High is 964th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).