Ellerhorst Elementary vs Hercules Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellerhorst Elementary
Pinole · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students
Hercules Middle
Hercules · Public middle · Grades 6–8
596 students
| Measure | Ellerhorst Elementary Pinole, California | Hercules Middle Hercules, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3266 of 5,693 | #517 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38071 of 50,301 | #9120 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 319 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 33% |
| city | Pinole | Hercules |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hercules Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 30.7).
- •Hercules Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Hercules Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Hercules Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 58.6%).
- •Ellerhorst Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 24.8).
- •Hercules Middle is the larger school with 596 students compared with 319.
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 Ellerhorst Elementary better than Hercules Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hercules Middle ranks higher (43.2 vs 30.7 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 Ellerhorst Elementary and Hercules Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Pinole and Hercules in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellerhorst Elementary: 319. Hercules Middle: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellerhorst Elementary and Hercules Middle rank in California?
Ellerhorst Elementary is 3266th of 5,693 and Hercules Middle is 517th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).