Mark West Charter vs Shanel Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 60 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
Shanel Valley Academy
Hopland · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
124 students
| Measure | Mark West Charter Santa Rosa, California | Shanel Valley Academy Hopland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1139 of 5,693 | #2606 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15186 of 50,301 | #32522 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 124 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 124 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Santa Rosa | Hopland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark West Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 39.2).
- •Mark West Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 69.4%).
- •Shanel Valley Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.7).
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 Shanel Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mark West Charter ranks higher (64.4 vs 39.2 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 Mark West Charter and Shanel Valley Academy?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa and Hopland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark West Charter: 124. Shanel Valley Academy: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark West Charter and Shanel Valley Academy rank in California?
Mark West Charter is 1139th of 5,693 and Shanel Valley Academy is 2606th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).