Cinnabar Charter vs Sparrow Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 796 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cinnabar Charter
Petaluma · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
156 students
Sparrow Academy
La Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
156 students
| Measure | Cinnabar Charter Petaluma, California | Sparrow Academy La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3151 of 5,693 | #2022 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37264 of 50,301 | #26630 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 156 | 156 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 156 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Petaluma | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sparrow Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 31.9).
- •Sparrow Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Sparrow Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 83.3%).
- •Cinnabar Charter does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 22.3).
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 Cinnabar Charter better than Sparrow Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sparrow Academy ranks higher (47.8 vs 31.9 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 Cinnabar Charter and Sparrow Academy?
About 796 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cinnabar Charter: 156. Sparrow Academy: 156. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cinnabar Charter and Sparrow Academy rank in California?
Cinnabar Charter is 3151st of 5,693 and Sparrow Academy is 2022nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).