Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy vs Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 969 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy
Stockton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
214 students
Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary
Stockton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
720 students
| Measure | Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy Stockton, California | Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary Stockton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2778 of 5,693 | #4673 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34082 of 50,301 | #46340 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 214 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 28% |
| Math proficiency | – | 23% |
| city | Stockton | Stockton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 17.5).
- •Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 75.4%).
- •Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.2).
- •Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary is the larger school with 720 students compared with 214.
- •Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy is a charter school while Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary 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 Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy better than Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy ranks higher (36.8 vs 17.5 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 Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy and Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary?
About 969 m in a straight line, between Stockton and Stockton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy: 214. Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy and Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary rank in California?
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy is 2778th of 5,693 and Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary is 4673rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).