Aspire Richmond Technology Academy vs Betty Reid Soskin Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy
Richmond · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
586 students
Betty Reid Soskin Middle
El Sobrante · Public middle · Grades 6–8
372 students
| Measure | Aspire Richmond Technology Academy Richmond, California | Betty Reid Soskin Middle El Sobrante, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2981 of 5,693 | #776 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #35949 of 50,301 | #12403 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 586 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| city | Richmond | El Sobrante |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aspire Richmond Technology Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 27.4).
- •Aspire Richmond Technology Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Aspire Richmond Technology Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Betty Reid Soskin Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 82.9%).
- •Betty Reid Soskin Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.7).
- •Aspire Richmond Technology Academy is the larger school with 586 students compared with 372.
- •Aspire Richmond Technology Academy is a charter school while Betty Reid Soskin 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 Richmond Technology Academy better than Betty Reid Soskin Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Aspire Richmond Technology Academy ranks higher (33.9 vs 27.4 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 Aspire Richmond Technology Academy and Betty Reid Soskin Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Richmond and El Sobrante in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy: 586. Betty Reid Soskin Middle: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Richmond Technology Academy and Betty Reid Soskin Middle rank in California?
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy is 2981st of 5,693 and Betty Reid Soskin Middle is 776th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).