Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy vs Shackelford Elementary
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 Vanguard College Preparatory Academy
Modesto · Charter high · Grades 6–12
617 students
Shackelford Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
495 students
| Measure | Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy Modesto, California | Shackelford Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #839 of 1,343 | #5672 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13309 of 16,910 | #50144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 617 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 7% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 5.9).
- •Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (28% vs 7%).
- •Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 16%).
- •Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.5% vs 94.9%).
- •Shackelford Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.9).
- •Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 617 students compared with 495.
- •Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Shackelford 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 Vanguard College Preparatory Academy better than Shackelford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy ranks higher (30.1 vs 5.9 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 Vanguard College Preparatory Academy and Shackelford Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy: 617. Shackelford Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy and Shackelford Elementary rank in California?
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy is 839th of 1,343 and Shackelford Elementary is 5672nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).