Charles D. Jones Middle vs San Jose Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles D. Jones Middle
Baldwin Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
San Jose Charter Academy
West Covina · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,255 students
| Measure | Charles D. Jones Middle Baldwin Park, California | San Jose Charter Academy West Covina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #918 of 1,334 | #916 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13506 of 15,369 | #12456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 423 | 1,255 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 1,255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 70% |
| city | Baldwin Park | West Covina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Jose Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 21.6).
- •San Jose Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (70% vs 18%).
- •San Jose Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 40%).
- •San Jose Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 95.7%).
- •Charles D. Jones Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 22.8).
- •San Jose Charter Academy is the larger school with 1,255 students compared with 423.
- •Charles D. Jones Middle is a public school while San Jose Charter 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 Charles D. Jones Middle better than San Jose Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), San Jose Charter Academy ranks higher (68.4 vs 21.6 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 Charles D. Jones Middle and San Jose Charter Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Baldwin Park and West Covina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles D. Jones Middle: 423. San Jose Charter Academy: 1,255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles D. Jones Middle and San Jose Charter Academy rank in California?
Charles D. Jones Middle is 918th of 1,334 and San Jose Charter Academy is 916th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).