Chicago Park Community Charter vs Union Hill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago Park Community Charter
Grass Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
43 students
Union Hill Middle
Grass Valley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
146 students
| Measure | Chicago Park Community Charter Grass Valley, California | Union Hill Middle Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #322 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #5826 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 43 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 43 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 52% |
| city | Grass Valley | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chicago Park Community Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 58.4).
- •Chicago Park Community Charter does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •Chicago Park Community Charter does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 47%).
- •Union Hill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 41.9%).
- •Union Hill Middle does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.5).
- •Union Hill Middle is the larger school with 146 students compared with 43.
- •Chicago Park Community Charter is a charter school while Union Hill Middle 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 Chicago Park Community Charter better than Union Hill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Chicago Park Community Charter ranks higher (60.8 vs 58.4 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 Chicago Park Community Charter and Union Hill Middle?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Park Community Charter: 43. Union Hill Middle: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Park Community Charter and Union Hill Middle rank in California?
Chicago Park Community Charter is unranked and Union Hill Middle is 322nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).