Aurum Preparatory Academy vs Grace Hopper STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 546 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurum Preparatory Academy
Oakland · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
93 students
Grace Hopper STEM Academy
Inglewood · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
93 students
| Measure | Aurum Preparatory Academy Oakland, California | Grace Hopper STEM Academy Inglewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1219 of 1,334 | #959 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14909 of 15,369 | #13712 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 93 | 93 |
| Enrollment | 93 | 93 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 31.0 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| city | Oakland | Inglewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grace Hopper STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.4 vs 11.9).
- •Aurum Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Grace Hopper STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Grace Hopper STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 86%).
- •Grace Hopper STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 31.0).
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 Aurum Preparatory Academy better than Grace Hopper STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Grace Hopper STEM Academy ranks higher (20.4 vs 11.9 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 Aurum Preparatory Academy and Grace Hopper STEM Academy?
About 546 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Inglewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurum Preparatory Academy: 93. Grace Hopper STEM Academy: 93. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurum Preparatory Academy and Grace Hopper STEM Academy rank in California?
Aurum Preparatory Academy is 1219th of 1,334 and Grace Hopper STEM Academy is 959th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).