Grass Valley Charter vs Rocketship Spark Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 224 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grass Valley Charter
Grass Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
546 students
Rocketship Spark Academy
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
546 students
| Measure | Grass Valley Charter Grass Valley, California | Rocketship Spark Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1909 of 5,693 | #1212 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25234 of 50,301 | #16211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 546 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 36.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 78% |
| city | Grass Valley | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocketship Spark Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 49.9).
- •Rocketship Spark Academy does better on math proficiency (78% vs 39%).
- •Rocketship Spark Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Grass Valley Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 55.9%).
- •Grass Valley Charter does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 36.4).
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 Grass Valley Charter better than Rocketship Spark Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Rocketship Spark Academy ranks higher (62.9 vs 49.9 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 Grass Valley Charter and Rocketship Spark Academy?
About 224 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grass Valley Charter: 546. Rocketship Spark Academy: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grass Valley Charter and Rocketship Spark Academy rank in California?
Grass Valley Charter is 1909th of 5,693 and Rocketship Spark Academy is 1212th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).