Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter vs Monarch River Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in California, United States, 522 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter
Chula Vista · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,321 students
Monarch River Academy
Porterville · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,338 students
| Measure | Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter Chula Vista, California | Monarch River Academy Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,321 | 1,338 |
| Enrollment | 1,321 | 1,338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 33.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Chula Vista | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 49.3%).
- •Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 33.5).
- •Monarch River Academy is the larger school with 1,338 students compared with 1,321.
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 Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter better than Monarch River 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 Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter and Monarch River Academy?
About 522 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter: 1,321. Monarch River Academy: 1,338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter and Monarch River Academy rank in California?
Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter is unranked and Monarch River Academy is unranked among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).