Centinela vs Grace Hopper STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 954 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centinela
Inglewood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
577 students
Grace Hopper STEM Academy
Inglewood · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
93 students
| Measure | Centinela Inglewood, California | Grace Hopper STEM Academy Inglewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5125 of 5,693 | #959 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48201 of 50,301 | #13712 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 577 | 93 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 93 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 28.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 2.5% |
| city | Inglewood | Inglewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grace Hopper STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.4 vs 13.7).
- •Centinela does better on math proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Centinela does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Grace Hopper STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 94.1%).
- •Grace Hopper STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 28.9).
- •Centinela is the larger school with 577 students compared with 93.
- •Centinela is a public school while Grace Hopper STEM Academy is a charter 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 Centinela better than Grace Hopper STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Grace Hopper STEM Academy ranks higher (20.4 vs 13.7 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 Centinela and Grace Hopper STEM Academy?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Inglewood and Inglewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centinela: 577. Grace Hopper STEM Academy: 93. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centinela and Grace Hopper STEM Academy rank in California?
Centinela is 5125th of 5,693 and Grace Hopper STEM Academy is 959th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).