Grace Hopper STEM Academy vs Manzanita Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 569 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Hopper STEM Academy
Inglewood · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
93 students
Manzanita Middle
Richmond · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
92 students
| Measure | Grace Hopper STEM Academy Inglewood, California | Manzanita Middle Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #959 of 1,334 | #1065 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13712 of 15,369 | #14305 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 93 | 92 |
| Enrollment | 93 | 92 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| city | Inglewood | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grace Hopper STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.4 vs 16.8).
- •Manzanita Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Manzanita Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Grace Hopper STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 85.9%).
- •Grace Hopper STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 23.0).
- •Grace Hopper STEM Academy is the larger school with 93 students compared with 92.
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 Grace Hopper STEM Academy better than Manzanita Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Grace Hopper STEM Academy ranks higher (20.4 vs 16.8 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 Grace Hopper STEM Academy and Manzanita Middle?
About 569 km in a straight line, between Inglewood and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grace Hopper STEM Academy: 93. Manzanita Middle: 92. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grace Hopper STEM Academy and Manzanita Middle rank in California?
Grace Hopper STEM Academy is 959th of 1,334 and Manzanita Middle is 1065th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).