Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy vs Edwin Markham Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy
Vacaville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
474 students
Edwin Markham Elementary
Vacaville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
882 students
| Measure | Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy Vacaville, California | Edwin Markham Elementary Vacaville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 1,343 | #3377 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4594 of 16,910 | #38864 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 474 | 882 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 882 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| city | Vacaville | Vacaville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 29.5).
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 43%).
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 68.6%).
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.8).
- •Edwin Markham Elementary is the larger school with 882 students compared with 474.
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy is a charter school while Edwin Markham 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 Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy better than Edwin Markham Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy ranks higher (64.7 vs 29.5 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 Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy and Edwin Markham Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Vacaville and Vacaville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy: 474. Edwin Markham Elementary: 882. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy and Edwin Markham Elementary rank in California?
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy is 171st of 1,343 and Edwin Markham Elementary is 3377th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).