Jacoby Creek vs Union Street Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacoby Creek
Bayside · Public elementary · Grades K–8
455 students
Union Street Charter
Arcata · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
99 students
| Measure | Jacoby Creek Bayside, California | Union Street Charter Arcata, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #588 of 5,693 | #211 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8453 of 50,301 | #4283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 455 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 84.5% |
| city | Bayside | Arcata |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Street Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 74.2).
- •Union Street Charter does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 70%).
- •Union Street Charter does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 79%).
- •Jacoby Creek does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 44.4%).
- •Union Street Charter does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.7).
- •Jacoby Creek is the larger school with 455 students compared with 99.
- •Jacoby Creek is a public school while Union Street 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 Jacoby Creek better than Union Street Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Union Street Charter ranks higher (81.3 vs 74.2 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 Jacoby Creek and Union Street Charter?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bayside and Arcata in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacoby Creek: 455. Union Street Charter: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacoby Creek and Union Street Charter rank in California?
Jacoby Creek is 588th of 5,693 and Union Street Charter is 211th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).