Bernard L. Hughes Elementary vs Empire Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
455 students
Empire Elementary
Empire · Public elementary · Grades K–6
384 students
| Measure | Bernard L. Hughes Elementary Modesto, California | Empire Elementary Empire, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4093 of 5,693 | #5114 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43313 of 50,301 | #48170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 455 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 24% |
| city | Modesto | Empire |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernard L. Hughes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 13.8).
- •Bernard L. Hughes Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Bernard L. Hughes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 28%).
- •Bernard L. Hughes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 89.6%).
- •Empire Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 26.8).
- •Bernard L. Hughes Elementary is the larger school with 455 students compared with 384.
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 Bernard L. Hughes Elementary better than Empire Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bernard L. Hughes Elementary ranks higher (22.4 vs 13.8 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 Bernard L. Hughes Elementary and Empire Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Empire in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary: 455. Empire Elementary: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernard L. Hughes Elementary and Empire Elementary rank in California?
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary is 4093rd of 5,693 and Empire Elementary is 5114th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).