Charles Maclay Middle vs PUC Inspire Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 570 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Maclay Middle
Pacoima · Public middle · Grades 6–8
238 students
PUC Inspire Charter Academy
Pacoima · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
210 students
| Measure | Charles Maclay Middle Pacoima, California | PUC Inspire Charter Academy Pacoima, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1094 of 1,334 | #1132 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14448 of 15,369 | #14568 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 238 | 210 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 18% |
| city | Pacoima | Pacoima |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.9 vs 15.0).
- •PUC Inspire Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (18% vs 14%).
- •PUC Inspire Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 23%).
- •PUC Inspire Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.1% vs 98.3%).
- •Charles Maclay Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.5).
- •Charles Maclay Middle is the larger school with 238 students compared with 210.
- •Charles Maclay Middle is a public school while PUC Inspire 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 Maclay Middle better than PUC Inspire Charter Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Charles Maclay Middle and PUC Inspire Charter Academy?
About 570 m in a straight line, between Pacoima and Pacoima in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Maclay Middle: 238. PUC Inspire Charter Academy: 210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Maclay Middle and PUC Inspire Charter Academy rank in California?
Charles Maclay Middle is 1094th of 1,334 and PUC Inspire Charter Academy is 1132nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).