Bret Harte Middle vs East Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Middle
Hayward · Public middle · Grades 7–8
465 students
East Avenue Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
407 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Middle Hayward, California | East Avenue Elementary Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #954 of 1,334 | #3308 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13688 of 15,369 | #38389 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 465 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 29% |
| city | Hayward | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 20.5).
- •East Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •East Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 35%).
- •East Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 76.6%).
- •East Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 22.1).
- •Bret Harte Middle is the larger school with 465 students compared with 407.
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 Bret Harte Middle better than East Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Avenue Elementary ranks higher (30.2 vs 20.5 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 Bret Harte Middle and East Avenue Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Hayward and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Middle: 465. East Avenue Elementary: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Middle and East Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Bret Harte Middle is 954th of 1,334 and East Avenue Elementary is 3308th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).