Hope Street Charter Academy vs Jardine Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Street Charter Academy
Topeka · Charter high · Grades 10–12
103 students
Jardine Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
508 students
| Measure | Hope Street Charter Academy Topeka, Kansas | Jardine Middle School Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 296 | #167 of 205 |
| National rank | #15651 of 16,910 | #12944 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 103 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 103 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 20% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jardine Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 17.7).
- •Jardine Middle School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 5%).
- •Jardine Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 15%).
- •Jardine Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 78.6%).
- •Hope Street Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 12.7).
- •Jardine Middle School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 103.
- •Hope Street Charter Academy is a charter school while Jardine Middle School 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 Hope Street Charter Academy better than Jardine Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jardine Middle School ranks higher (24.5 vs 17.7 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 Hope Street Charter Academy and Jardine Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Street Charter Academy: 103. Jardine Middle School: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Street Charter Academy and Jardine Middle School rank in Kansas?
Hope Street Charter Academy is 282nd of 296 and Jardine Middle School is 167th of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).