Bowman Charter vs Maidu Virtual Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowman Charter
Auburn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
606 students
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy
Auburn · Charter high · Grades 9–12
114 students
| Measure | Bowman Charter Auburn, California | Maidu Virtual Charter Academy Auburn, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #918 of 5,693 | #311 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12480 of 50,301 | #7041 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 606 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Auburn | Auburn |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowman Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 55.0).
- •Bowman Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 43.9%).
- •Maidu Virtual Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 22.4).
- •Bowman Charter is the larger school with 606 students compared with 114.
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 Bowman Charter better than Maidu Virtual Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bowman Charter ranks higher (68.3 vs 55.0 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 Bowman Charter and Maidu Virtual Charter Academy?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Charter: 606. Maidu Virtual Charter Academy: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Charter and Maidu Virtual Charter Academy rank in California?
Bowman Charter is 918th of 5,693 and Maidu Virtual Charter Academy is 311th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).