Aspire Firestone Academy Charter vs Tweedy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km 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
Tweedy Elementary
South Gate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
| Measure | Aspire Firestone Academy Charter South Gate, California | Tweedy Elementary South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3376 of 5,693 | #4026 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38848 of 50,301 | #42981 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 330 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 34% |
| 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 23.0).
- •Aspire Firestone Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Aspire Firestone Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Tweedy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 95.8%).
- •Tweedy Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.4).
- •Tweedy Elementary is the larger school with 471 students compared with 330.
- •Aspire Firestone Academy Charter is a charter school while Tweedy 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 Firestone Academy Charter better than Tweedy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aspire Firestone Academy Charter ranks higher (29.5 vs 23.0 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 Tweedy Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between South Gate and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Firestone Academy Charter: 330. Tweedy Elementary: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Firestone Academy Charter and Tweedy Elementary rank in California?
Aspire Firestone Academy Charter is 3376th of 5,693 and Tweedy Elementary is 4026th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).