Monterey County Home Charter vs Spreckels Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monterey County Home Charter
Salinas · Charter other · Grades K–12
255 students
Spreckels Elementary
Spreckels · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
| Measure | Monterey County Home Charter Salinas, California | Spreckels Elementary Spreckels, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #1219 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #16283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 255 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 54% |
| city | Salinas | Spreckels |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spreckels Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 17%).
- •Spreckels Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Spreckels Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 69%).
- •Monterey County Home Charter does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 24.0).
- •Spreckels Elementary is the larger school with 529 students compared with 255.
- •Monterey County Home Charter is a charter school while Spreckels 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 Monterey County Home Charter better than Spreckels Elementary?
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 Monterey County Home Charter and Spreckels Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Spreckels in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monterey County Home Charter: 255. Spreckels Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monterey County Home Charter and Spreckels Elementary rank in California?
Monterey County Home Charter is unranked and Spreckels Elementary is 1219th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).