Deer Canyon Elementary vs Hermosa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Canyon Elementary
Alta Loma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
496 students
Hermosa Elementary
Alta Loma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
442 students
| Measure | Deer Canyon Elementary Alta Loma, California | Hermosa Elementary Alta Loma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1345 of 5,693 | #1353 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #17979 of 50,301 | #18112 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 496 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 27.6 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 56% |
| city | Alta Loma | Alta Loma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.3 vs 60.1).
- •Deer Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Deer Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 64%).
- •Hermosa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 45.8%).
- •Hermosa Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.0 vs 27.6).
- •Deer Canyon Elementary is the larger school with 496 students compared with 442.
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 Deer Canyon Elementary better than Hermosa Elementary?
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 Deer Canyon Elementary and Hermosa Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Alta Loma and Alta Loma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Canyon Elementary: 496. Hermosa Elementary: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Canyon Elementary and Hermosa Elementary rank in California?
Deer Canyon Elementary is 1345th of 5,693 and Hermosa Elementary is 1353rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).