Clarendon Alternative Elementary vs Hoover (Herbert) Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarendon Alternative Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
Hoover (Herbert) Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
| Measure | Clarendon Alternative Elementary San Francisco, California | Hoover (Herbert) Middle San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #516 of 5,693 | #362 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7569 of 50,301 | #6675 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 533 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 57% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarendon Alternative Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 54.4).
- •Clarendon Alternative Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Clarendon Alternative Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 61%).
- •Clarendon Alternative Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 63.2%).
- •Hoover (Herbert) Middle does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.4).
- •Hoover (Herbert) Middle is the larger school with 963 students compared with 533.
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 Clarendon Alternative Elementary better than Hoover (Herbert) Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Clarendon Alternative Elementary ranks higher (75.6 vs 54.4 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 Clarendon Alternative Elementary and Hoover (Herbert) Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarendon Alternative Elementary: 533. Hoover (Herbert) Middle: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarendon Alternative Elementary and Hoover (Herbert) Middle rank in California?
Clarendon Alternative Elementary is 516th of 5,693 and Hoover (Herbert) Middle is 362nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).