Herbert Slater Middle vs Spring Lake Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 734 m 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
Spring Lake Charter
Santa Rosa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
383 students
| Measure | Herbert Slater Middle Santa Rosa, California | Spring Lake Charter Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #648 of 1,334 | #1529 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11151 of 15,369 | #20236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 577 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| city | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Lake Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 33.7).
- •Spring Lake Charter does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Spring Lake Charter does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 43%).
- •Spring Lake Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 60.1%).
- •Spring Lake Charter does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.0).
- •Herbert Slater Middle is the larger school with 577 students compared with 383.
- •Herbert Slater Middle is a public school while Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Lake Charter ranks higher (57.1 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 Spring Lake Charter?
About 734 m in a straight line, between Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Slater Middle: 577. Spring Lake Charter: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Slater Middle and Spring Lake Charter rank in California?
Herbert Slater Middle is 648th of 1,334 and Spring Lake Charter is 1529th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).