Herbert Slater Middle vs Manzanita Elementary Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Slater Middle
Santa Rosa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
577 students
Manzanita Elementary Charter
Santa Rosa · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
369 students
| Measure | Herbert Slater Middle Santa Rosa, California | Manzanita Elementary Charter Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #648 of 1,334 | #2653 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11151 of 15,369 | #32899 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 577 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| city | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manzanita Elementary Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 33.7).
- •Manzanita Elementary Charter does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Manzanita Elementary Charter does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Manzanita Elementary Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 60.1%).
- •Herbert Slater Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.4).
- •Herbert Slater Middle is the larger school with 577 students compared with 369.
- •Herbert Slater Middle is a public school while Manzanita Elementary Charter is a charter 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 Herbert Slater Middle better than Manzanita Elementary Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Manzanita Elementary Charter ranks higher (38.6 vs 33.7 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 Herbert Slater Middle and Manzanita Elementary Charter?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Slater Middle: 577. Manzanita Elementary Charter: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Slater Middle and Manzanita Elementary Charter rank in California?
Herbert Slater Middle is 648th of 1,334 and Manzanita Elementary Charter is 2653rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).