Circle of Independent Learning vs Tom Maloney Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Circle of Independent Learning
Fremont · Charter other · Grades K–12
394 students
Tom Maloney Elementary
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | Circle of Independent Learning Fremont, California | Tom Maloney Elementary Fremont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #686 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #9679 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 394 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 74% |
| city | Fremont | Fremont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tom Maloney Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Tom Maloney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Tom Maloney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 46.2%).
- •Circle of Independent Learning does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 26.2).
- •Tom Maloney Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 394.
- •Circle of Independent Learning is a charter school while Tom Maloney Elementary 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 Circle of Independent Learning better than Tom Maloney Elementary?
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 Circle of Independent Learning and Tom Maloney Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Fremont and Fremont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Circle of Independent Learning: 394. Tom Maloney Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Circle of Independent Learning and Tom Maloney Elementary rank in California?
Circle of Independent Learning is unranked and Tom Maloney Elementary is 686th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).