Aspire Firestone Academy Charter vs South Gate Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 776 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire Firestone Academy Charter
South Gate · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
330 students
South Gate Middle
South Gate · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,192 students
| Measure | Aspire Firestone Academy Charter South Gate, California | South Gate Middle South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3376 of 5,693 | #1008 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38848 of 50,301 | #14013 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 330 | 1,192 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 1,192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 24% |
| city | South Gate | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aspire Firestone Academy Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.5 vs 18.6).
- •Aspire Firestone Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (46% vs 24%).
- •Aspire Firestone Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •South Gate Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 95.8%).
- •Aspire Firestone Academy Charter does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 19.9).
- •South Gate Middle is the larger school with 1,192 students compared with 330.
- •Aspire Firestone Academy Charter is a charter school while South Gate Middle 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 Firestone Academy Charter better than South Gate Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Aspire Firestone Academy Charter ranks higher (29.5 vs 18.6 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 Aspire Firestone Academy Charter and South Gate Middle?
About 776 m in a straight line, between South Gate and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Firestone Academy Charter: 330. South Gate Middle: 1,192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Firestone Academy Charter and South Gate Middle rank in California?
Aspire Firestone Academy Charter is 3376th of 5,693 and South Gate Middle is 1008th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).