Jim Maples Academy vs Summit Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jim Maples Academy
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
466 students
Summit Charter Academy
Porterville · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,423 students
| Measure | Jim Maples Academy Porterville, California | Summit Charter Academy Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4477 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #45351 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 466 | 2,423 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 2,423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Porterville | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Summit Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Summit Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 88.6%).
- •Summit Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.5).
- •Summit Charter Academy is the larger school with 2,423 students compared with 466.
- •Jim Maples Academy is a public school while Summit Charter Academy 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 Jim Maples Academy better than Summit Charter Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jim Maples Academy and Summit Charter Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jim Maples Academy: 466. Summit Charter Academy: 2,423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jim Maples Academy and Summit Charter Academy rank in California?
Jim Maples Academy is 4477th of 5,693 and Summit Charter Academy is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).