Ascend vs Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 524 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascend
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
493 students
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Encino · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
494 students
| Measure | Ascend Oakland, California | Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter Encino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3316 of 5,693 | #415 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38451 of 50,301 | #6423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 493 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 76% |
| city | Oakland | Encino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 30.1).
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter does better on math proficiency (76% vs 34%).
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 38%).
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 63.9%).
- •Ascend does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 22.5).
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter is the larger school with 494 students compared with 493.
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 Ascend better than Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter ranks higher (77.5 vs 30.1 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 Ascend and Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter?
About 524 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Encino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ascend: 493. Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ascend and Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter rank in California?
Ascend is 3316th of 5,693 and Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter is 415th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).