PUC Inspire Charter Academy vs Sara Coughlin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 725 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
PUC Inspire Charter Academy
Pacoima · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
210 students
Sara Coughlin Elementary
Pacoima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
| Measure | PUC Inspire Charter Academy Pacoima, California | Sara Coughlin Elementary Pacoima, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1132 of 1,334 | #5110 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14568 of 15,369 | #48149 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 210 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 20% |
| city | Pacoima | Pacoima |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •PUC Inspire Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 13.9).
- •Sara Coughlin Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 18%).
- •Sara Coughlin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Sara Coughlin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 97.1%).
- •PUC Inspire Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.5).
- •Sara Coughlin Elementary is the larger school with 409 students compared with 210.
- •PUC Inspire Charter Academy is a charter school while Sara Coughlin 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 PUC Inspire Charter Academy better than Sara Coughlin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), PUC Inspire Charter Academy ranks higher (15.0 vs 13.9 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 PUC Inspire Charter Academy and Sara Coughlin Elementary?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Pacoima and Pacoima in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
PUC Inspire Charter Academy: 210. Sara Coughlin Elementary: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do PUC Inspire Charter Academy and Sara Coughlin Elementary rank in California?
PUC Inspire Charter Academy is 1132nd of 1,334 and Sara Coughlin Elementary is 5110th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).