Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy vs Sierra Expeditionary Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 174 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
Sierra Expeditionary Learning
Truckee · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
216 students
| Measure | Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy Stockton, California | Sierra Expeditionary Learning Truckee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2778 of 5,693 | #437 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34082 of 50,301 | #6666 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 214 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Stockton | Truckee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Expeditionary Learning scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 36.8).
- •Sierra Expeditionary Learning does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 63.6%).
- •Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 21.6).
- •Sierra Expeditionary Learning is the larger school with 216 students compared with 214.
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 Sierra Expeditionary Learning?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Expeditionary Learning ranks higher (77.1 vs 36.8 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 Sierra Expeditionary Learning?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Stockton and Truckee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy: 214. Sierra Expeditionary Learning: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy and Sierra Expeditionary Learning rank in California?
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy is 2778th of 5,693 and Sierra Expeditionary Learning is 437th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).