Mark West Charter vs Piner-Olivet Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark West Charter
Santa Rosa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
124 students
Piner-Olivet Charter
Santa Rosa · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
212 students
| Measure | Mark West Charter Santa Rosa, California | Piner-Olivet Charter Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1139 of 5,693 | #478 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15186 of 50,301 | #8599 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 124 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 124 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| city | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark West Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 45.6).
- •Mark West Charter does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Mark West Charter does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Mark West Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 55.7%).
- •Mark West Charter does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 26.5).
- •Piner-Olivet Charter is the larger school with 212 students compared with 124.
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 Mark West Charter better than Piner-Olivet Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Mark West Charter ranks higher (64.4 vs 45.6 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 Mark West Charter and Piner-Olivet Charter?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark West Charter: 124. Piner-Olivet Charter: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark West Charter and Piner-Olivet Charter rank in California?
Mark West Charter is 1139th of 5,693 and Piner-Olivet Charter is 478th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).