Caliber: Beta Academy vs Shannon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caliber: Beta Academy
San Pablo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
971 students
Shannon Elementary
Pinole · Public elementary · Grades K–6
355 students
| Measure | Caliber: Beta Academy San Pablo, California | Shannon Elementary Pinole, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3120 of 5,693 | #3454 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37023 of 50,301 | #39489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 971 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 971 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | San Pablo | Pinole |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caliber: Beta Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 28.6).
- •Shannon Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Caliber: Beta Academy does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Shannon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 79.8%).
- •Caliber: Beta Academy does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.9).
- •Caliber: Beta Academy is the larger school with 971 students compared with 355.
- •Caliber: Beta Academy is a charter school while Shannon 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 Caliber: Beta Academy better than Shannon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Caliber: Beta Academy ranks higher (32.3 vs 28.6 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 Caliber: Beta Academy and Shannon Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between San Pablo and Pinole in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caliber: Beta Academy: 971. Shannon Elementary: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caliber: Beta Academy and Shannon Elementary rank in California?
Caliber: Beta Academy is 3120th of 5,693 and Shannon Elementary is 3454th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).