Binkley Elementary Charter vs Rincon Valley Middle
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.
Binkley Elementary Charter
Santa Rosa · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
351 students
Rincon Valley Middle
Santa Rosa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
725 students
| Measure | Binkley Elementary Charter Santa Rosa, California | Rincon Valley Middle Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1793 of 5,693 | #203 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #23884 of 50,301 | #3671 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 351 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| city | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rincon Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 51.8).
- •Rincon Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Rincon Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Rincon Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 46.7%).
- •Binkley Elementary Charter does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.4).
- •Rincon Valley Middle is the larger school with 725 students compared with 351.
- •Binkley Elementary Charter is a charter school while Rincon Valley 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 Binkley Elementary Charter better than Rincon Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rincon Valley Middle ranks higher (68.5 vs 51.8 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 Binkley Elementary Charter and Rincon Valley Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Binkley Elementary Charter: 351. Rincon Valley Middle: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Binkley Elementary Charter and Rincon Valley Middle rank in California?
Binkley Elementary Charter is 1793rd of 5,693 and Rincon Valley Middle is 203rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).