Arete Charter Academy vs Magnolia Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arete Charter Academy
Grass Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
207 students
Magnolia Intermediate
Grass Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
410 students
| Measure | Arete Charter Academy Grass Valley, California | Magnolia Intermediate Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2942 of 5,693 | #546 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #35617 of 50,301 | #9607 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 207 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 30% |
| city | Grass Valley | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 34.4).
- •Magnolia Intermediate does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24.5%).
- •Magnolia Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 34.5%).
- •Magnolia Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 32.4%).
- •Magnolia Intermediate does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.0).
- •Magnolia Intermediate is the larger school with 410 students compared with 207.
- •Arete Charter Academy is a charter school while Magnolia Intermediate 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 Arete Charter Academy better than Magnolia Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Magnolia Intermediate ranks higher (41.0 vs 34.4 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 Arete Charter Academy and Magnolia Intermediate?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arete Charter Academy: 207. Magnolia Intermediate: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arete Charter Academy and Magnolia Intermediate rank in California?
Arete Charter Academy is 2942nd of 5,693 and Magnolia Intermediate is 546th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).