Cooper Middle vs Golden Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooper Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
538 students
Golden Charter Academy
Fresno · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
405 students
| Measure | Cooper Middle Fresno, California | Golden Charter Academy Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #722 of 1,334 | #4774 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11915 of 15,369 | #46813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 538 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooper Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 16.6).
- •Golden Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 86.1%).
- •Cooper Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 27.0).
- •Cooper Middle is the larger school with 538 students compared with 405.
- •Cooper Middle is a public school while Golden 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 Cooper Middle better than Golden Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cooper Middle ranks higher (30.0 vs 16.6 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 Cooper Middle and Golden Charter Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Middle: 538. Golden Charter Academy: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Middle and Golden Charter Academy rank in California?
Cooper Middle is 722nd of 1,334 and Golden Charter Academy is 4774th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).