Jack London Elementary vs Mark West Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jack London Elementary
Santa Rosa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
258 students
Mark West Charter
Santa Rosa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
124 students
| Measure | Jack London Elementary Santa Rosa, California | Mark West Charter Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3270 of 5,693 | #1139 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38086 of 50,301 | #15186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 258 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| city | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark West Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 30.7).
- •Mark West Charter does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Mark West Charter does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Mark West Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 60.1%).
- •Mark West Charter does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.5).
- •Jack London Elementary is the larger school with 258 students compared with 124.
- •Jack London Elementary is a public school while Mark West 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 Jack London Elementary better than Mark West Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Mark West Charter ranks higher (64.4 vs 30.7 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 Jack London Elementary and Mark West Charter?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jack London Elementary: 258. Mark West Charter: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jack London Elementary and Mark West Charter rank in California?
Jack London Elementary is 3270th of 5,693 and Mark West Charter is 1139th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).