Carl Smith Middle vs Hope Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Smith Middle
Terra Bella · Public middle · Grades 6–8
262 students
Hope Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
237 students
| Measure | Carl Smith Middle Terra Bella, California | Hope Elementary Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1153 of 1,334 | #2781 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14664 of 15,369 | #34105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 262 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 47% |
| city | Terra Bella | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hope Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 14.2).
- •Hope Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Hope Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Hope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 93.1%).
- •Carl Smith Middle does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 23.7).
- •Carl Smith Middle is the larger school with 262 students compared with 237.
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 Carl Smith Middle better than Hope Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hope Elementary ranks higher (36.8 vs 14.2 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 Carl Smith Middle and Hope Elementary?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Terra Bella and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Smith Middle: 262. Hope Elementary: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Smith Middle and Hope Elementary rank in California?
Carl Smith Middle is 1153rd of 1,334 and Hope Elementary is 2781st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).