Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy vs Rio Calaveras Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km 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
Rio Calaveras Elementary
Stockton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
796 students
| Measure | Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy Stockton, California | Rio Calaveras Elementary Stockton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2778 of 5,693 | #2849 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34082 of 50,301 | #34777 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 214 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Stockton | Stockton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 35.8).
- •Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 72.7%).
- •Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 26.5).
- •Rio Calaveras Elementary is the larger school with 796 students compared with 214.
- •Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy is a charter school while Rio Calaveras 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 Rio Calaveras Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy ranks higher (36.8 vs 35.8 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 Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy and Rio Calaveras Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Stockton and Stockton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy: 214. Rio Calaveras Elementary: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy and Rio Calaveras Elementary rank in California?
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy is 2778th of 5,693 and Rio Calaveras Elementary is 2849th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).