Alpha: Jose Hernandez vs Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 581 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpha: Jose Hernandez
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
440 students
Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy
Lake Elsinore · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
440 students
| Measure | Alpha: Jose Hernandez San Jose, California | Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy Lake Elsinore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4959 of 5,693 | #4081 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47614 of 50,301 | #43281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 440 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 65.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 40.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 24.5% |
| city | San Jose | Lake Elsinore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 15.0).
- •Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 23%).
- •Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 32%).
- •Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 90.9%).
- •Alpha: Jose Hernandez does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 40.0).
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 Alpha: Jose Hernandez better than Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy ranks higher (22.5 vs 15.0 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 Alpha: Jose Hernandez and Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy?
About 581 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Lake Elsinore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpha: Jose Hernandez: 440. Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpha: Jose Hernandez and Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy rank in California?
Alpha: Jose Hernandez is 4959th of 5,693 and Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy is 4081st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).