Charles Wright Elementary vs Herbert Hoover Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 825 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Wright Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
527 students
Herbert Hoover Middle
Merced · Public middle · Grades 7–8
629 students
| Measure | Charles Wright Elementary Merced, California | Herbert Hoover Middle Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4503 of 5,693 | #994 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45504 of 50,301 | #13938 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 527 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 30.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 20% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.9 vs 19.0).
- •Charles Wright Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •Charles Wright Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 87.3%).
- •Charles Wright Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 30.0).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle is the larger school with 629 students compared with 527.
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 Charles Wright Elementary better than Herbert Hoover Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Charles Wright Elementary and Herbert Hoover Middle?
About 825 m in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Wright Elementary: 527. Herbert Hoover Middle: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Wright Elementary and Herbert Hoover Middle rank in California?
Charles Wright Elementary is 4503rd of 5,693 and Herbert Hoover Middle is 994th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).