Aspire Summit Charter Academy vs Mae Hensley Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire Summit Charter Academy
Modesto · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Mae Hensley Junior High
Ceres · Public middle · Grades 7–8
636 students
| Measure | Aspire Summit Charter Academy Modesto, California | Mae Hensley Junior High Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3944 of 5,693 | #1117 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #42543 of 50,301 | #14528 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 355 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| city | Modesto | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aspire Summit Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 15.3).
- •Aspire Summit Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Mae Hensley Junior High does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Aspire Summit Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 93.1%).
- •Aspire Summit Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.6).
- •Mae Hensley Junior High is the larger school with 636 students compared with 355.
- •Aspire Summit Charter Academy is a charter school while Mae Hensley Junior High 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 Summit Charter Academy better than Mae Hensley Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Aspire Summit Charter Academy ranks higher (23.6 vs 15.3 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 Summit Charter Academy and Mae Hensley Junior High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Ceres in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Summit Charter Academy: 355. Mae Hensley Junior High: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Summit Charter Academy and Mae Hensley Junior High rank in California?
Aspire Summit Charter Academy is 3944th of 5,693 and Mae Hensley Junior High is 1117th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).