A. J. Dorsa Elementary vs Carl Hankey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 565 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. J. Dorsa Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
284 students
Carl Hankey Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
284 students
| Measure | A. J. Dorsa Elementary San Jose, California | Carl Hankey Elementary Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4610 of 5,693 | #1708 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46036 of 50,301 | #22548 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 284 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| city | San Jose | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Hankey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 18.0).
- •Carl Hankey Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Carl Hankey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Carl Hankey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 90.1%).
- •A. J. Dorsa Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.7).
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 A. J. Dorsa Elementary better than Carl Hankey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carl Hankey Elementary ranks higher (53.7 vs 18.0 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 A. J. Dorsa Elementary and Carl Hankey Elementary?
About 565 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. J. Dorsa Elementary: 284. Carl Hankey Elementary: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. J. Dorsa Elementary and Carl Hankey Elementary rank in California?
A. J. Dorsa Elementary is 4610th of 5,693 and Carl Hankey Elementary is 1708th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).