Anderson Elementary vs Jessie Hayden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
445 students
Jessie Hayden Elementary
Midway City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
514 students
| Measure | Anderson Elementary Garden Grove, California | Jessie Hayden Elementary Midway City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2635 of 5,693 | #1779 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32718 of 50,301 | #23478 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 445 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 60% |
| city | Garden Grove | Midway City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jessie Hayden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 38.8).
- •Jessie Hayden Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Jessie Hayden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Jessie Hayden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.2% vs 80.4%).
- •Anderson Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.4).
- •Jessie Hayden Elementary is the larger school with 514 students compared with 445.
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 Anderson Elementary better than Jessie Hayden Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jessie Hayden Elementary ranks higher (52.4 vs 38.8 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 Anderson Elementary and Jessie Hayden Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Midway City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson Elementary: 445. Jessie Hayden Elementary: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson Elementary and Jessie Hayden Elementary rank in California?
Anderson Elementary is 2635th of 5,693 and Jessie Hayden Elementary is 1779th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).