Explore Academy vs Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explore Academy
Orange · Charter other · Grades K–12
126 students
Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
493 students
| Measure | Explore Academy Orange, California | Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1908 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #25233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 126 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 126 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 57.9%).
- •Explore Academy does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.4).
- •Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy is the larger school with 493 students compared with 126.
- •Explore Academy is a charter school while Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy 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 Explore Academy better than Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE 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 Explore Academy and Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explore Academy: 126. Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explore Academy and Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy rank in California?
Explore Academy is unranked and Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy is 1908th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).