Rocklin Academy Gateway vs Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Rocklin · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,093 students
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Sacramento · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,091 students
| Measure | Rocklin Academy Gateway Rocklin, California | Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #557 of 5,693 | #4424 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8040 of 50,301 | #45058 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,093 | 1,091 |
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,091 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 27% |
| city | Rocklin | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocklin Academy Gateway scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 19.7).
- •Rocklin Academy Gateway does better on math proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Rocklin Academy Gateway does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 38%).
- •Rocklin Academy Gateway does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 92.2%).
- •Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 22.8).
- •Rocklin Academy Gateway is the larger school with 1,093 students compared with 1,091.
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 Rocklin Academy Gateway better than Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Rocklin Academy Gateway ranks higher (74.9 vs 19.7 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 Rocklin Academy Gateway and Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Rocklin and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rocklin Academy Gateway: 1,093. Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences: 1,091. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rocklin Academy Gateway and Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences rank in California?
Rocklin Academy Gateway is 557th of 5,693 and Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences is 4424th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).