Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy vs Cottage Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 6–12
464 students
Cottage Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy Sacramento, California | Cottage Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1233 of 1,343 | #4904 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15978 of 16,910 | #47382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 464 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.6 vs 15.5).
- •Cottage Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Cottage Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Cottage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 81.7%).
- •Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 26.4).
- •Cottage Elementary is the larger school with 502 students compared with 464.
- •Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy is a charter school while Cottage Elementary 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 Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy better than Cottage Elementary?
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 Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy and Cottage Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy: 464. Cottage Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy and Cottage Elementary rank in California?
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy is 1233rd of 1,343 and Cottage Elementary is 4904th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).