Freshwater Charter Middle vs Lafayette Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freshwater Charter Middle
Eureka · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
51 students
Lafayette Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | Freshwater Charter Middle Eureka, California | Lafayette Elementary Eureka, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #5181 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #48387 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 51 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 51 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 17% |
| city | Eureka | Eureka |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freshwater Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 13.3).
- •Freshwater Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 17%).
- •Freshwater Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 17%).
- •Freshwater Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 72.2%).
- •Lafayette Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 25.5).
- •Lafayette Elementary is the larger school with 324 students compared with 51.
- •Freshwater Charter Middle is a charter school while Lafayette 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 Freshwater Charter Middle better than Lafayette Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Freshwater Charter Middle ranks higher (73.3 vs 13.3 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 Freshwater Charter Middle and Lafayette Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Eureka and Eureka in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freshwater Charter Middle: 51. Lafayette Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freshwater Charter Middle and Lafayette Elementary rank in California?
Freshwater Charter Middle is unranked and Lafayette Elementary is 5181st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).