Aspire Summit Charter Academy vs Virginia Parks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 920 m 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
Virginia Parks Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
643 students
| Measure | Aspire Summit Charter Academy Modesto, California | Virginia Parks Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3944 of 5,693 | #3568 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42543 of 50,301 | #40295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 355 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virginia Parks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 23.6).
- •Virginia Parks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Aspire Summit Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 83.7%).
- •Aspire Summit Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.7).
- •Virginia Parks Elementary is the larger school with 643 students compared with 355.
- •Aspire Summit Charter Academy is a charter school while Virginia Parks 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 Summit Charter Academy better than Virginia Parks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Virginia Parks Elementary ranks higher (27.2 vs 23.6 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 Summit Charter Academy and Virginia Parks Elementary?
About 920 m in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Summit Charter Academy: 355. Virginia Parks Elementary: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Summit Charter Academy and Virginia Parks Elementary rank in California?
Aspire Summit Charter Academy is 3944th of 5,693 and Virginia Parks Elementary is 3568th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).