Hoover Elementary vs Summit Preparatory Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 718 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
675 students
Summit Preparatory Charter High
Redwood City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
293 students
| Measure | Hoover Elementary Redwood City, California | Summit Preparatory Charter High Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4561 of 5,693 | #537 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45788 of 50,301 | #10555 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 675 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Redwood City | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Preparatory Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 18.5).
- •Hoover Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Summit Preparatory Charter High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •Summit Preparatory Charter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 96.7%).
- •Hoover Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 20.9).
- •Hoover Elementary is the larger school with 675 students compared with 293.
- •Hoover Elementary is a public school while Summit Preparatory Charter High 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 Hoover Elementary better than Summit Preparatory Charter High?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Preparatory Charter High ranks higher (41.7 vs 18.5 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 Hoover Elementary and Summit Preparatory Charter High?
About 718 m in a straight line, between Redwood City and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Elementary: 675. Summit Preparatory Charter High: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Elementary and Summit Preparatory Charter High rank in California?
Hoover Elementary is 4561st of 5,693 and Summit Preparatory Charter High is 537th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).