Cesar Chavez Junior High vs Hughson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Junior High
Ceres · Public middle · Grades 7–8
685 students
Hughson Elementary
Hughson · Public elementary · Grades K–3
596 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Junior High Ceres, California | Hughson Elementary Hughson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1111 of 1,334 | #2311 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14521 of 15,369 | #29961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 685 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 42% |
| city | Ceres | Hughson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hughson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 15.3).
- •Hughson Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 18%).
- •Hughson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Hughson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 86.7%).
- •Hughson Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.1).
- •Cesar Chavez Junior High is the larger school with 685 students compared with 596.
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 Cesar Chavez Junior High better than Hughson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hughson Elementary ranks higher (43.0 vs 15.3 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 Cesar Chavez Junior High and Hughson Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Hughson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Junior High: 685. Hughson Elementary: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Junior High and Hughson Elementary rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Junior High is 1111th of 1,334 and Hughson Elementary is 2311th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).