George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science vs Mather Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 9–12
174 students
Mather Heights Elementary
Mather · Public elementary · Grades K–5
236 students
| Measure | George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science Sacramento, California | Mather Heights Elementary Mather, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #365 of 1,343 | #952 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7950 of 16,910 | #12953 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 174 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 174 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 61% |
| city | Sacramento | Mather |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mather Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 51.6).
- •Mather Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 24.5%).
- •George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 68%).
- •Mather Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 50.6%).
- •George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 19.7).
- •Mather Heights Elementary is the larger school with 236 students compared with 174.
- •George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science is a charter school while Mather Heights 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 George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science better than Mather Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mather Heights Elementary ranks higher (67.7 vs 51.6 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 George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science and Mather Heights Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Mather in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science: 174. Mather Heights Elementary: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science and Mather Heights Elementary rank in California?
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science is 365th of 1,343 and Mather Heights Elementary is 952nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).