Minarets Charter High vs Spring Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minarets Charter High
O'Neals · Charter high · Grades 9–12
165 students
Spring Valley Elementary
O'Neals · Public elementary · Grades K–8
230 students
| Measure | Minarets Charter High O'Neals, California | Spring Valley Elementary O'Neals, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #516 of 1,343 | #2581 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10231 of 16,910 | #32216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 165 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | O'Neals | O'Neals |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minarets Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 39.6).
- •Spring Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Minarets Charter High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Spring Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 53.3%).
- •Spring Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 27.5).
- •Spring Valley Elementary is the larger school with 230 students compared with 165.
- •Minarets Charter High is a charter school while Spring Valley Elementary is a public 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 Minarets Charter High better than Spring Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Minarets Charter High ranks higher (42.9 vs 39.6 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 Minarets Charter High and Spring Valley Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between O'Neals and O'Neals in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Minarets Charter High: 165. Spring Valley Elementary: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Minarets Charter High and Spring Valley Elementary rank in California?
Minarets Charter High is 516th of 1,343 and Spring Valley Elementary is 2581st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).