Bret Harte Middle vs Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy
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
Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy
Hayward · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
645 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Middle Hayward, California | Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #954 of 1,334 | #4762 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13688 of 15,369 | #46765 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 465 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 26% |
| city | Hayward | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bret Harte Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 16.7).
- •Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 24%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 81.7%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 25.8).
- •Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy is the larger school with 645 students compared with 465.
- •Bret Harte Middle is a public school while Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy is a charter 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 Bret Harte Middle better than Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bret Harte Middle ranks higher (20.5 vs 16.7 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 Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Hayward and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Middle: 465. Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Middle and Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy rank in California?
Bret Harte Middle is 954th of 1,334 and Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy is 4762nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).