Lairon College Preparatory Academy vs Rocketship Spark Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 943 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lairon College Preparatory Academy
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 4–8
253 students
Rocketship Spark Academy
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
546 students
| Measure | Lairon College Preparatory Academy San Jose, California | Rocketship Spark Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1051 of 1,334 | #1212 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14253 of 15,369 | #16211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 253 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 36.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 78% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocketship Spark Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 17.1).
- •Rocketship Spark Academy does better on math proficiency (78% vs 18%).
- •Rocketship Spark Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Rocketship Spark Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 81.8%).
- •Lairon College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 36.4).
- •Rocketship Spark Academy is the larger school with 546 students compared with 253.
- •Lairon College Preparatory Academy is a public school while Rocketship Spark 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 Lairon College Preparatory Academy better than Rocketship Spark Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Rocketship Spark Academy ranks higher (62.9 vs 17.1 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 Lairon College Preparatory Academy and Rocketship Spark Academy?
About 943 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lairon College Preparatory Academy: 253. Rocketship Spark Academy: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lairon College Preparatory Academy and Rocketship Spark Academy rank in California?
Lairon College Preparatory Academy is 1051st of 1,334 and Rocketship Spark Academy is 1212th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).