Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation vs Joseph M. Simas
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 310 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation
Upland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
514 students
Joseph M. Simas
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
514 students
| Measure | Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation Upland, California | Joseph M. Simas Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3302 of 5,693 | #1750 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38325 of 50,301 | #23110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 514 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 56% |
| city | Upland | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph M. Simas scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 30.3).
- •Joseph M. Simas does better on math proficiency (56% vs 34%).
- •Joseph M. Simas does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 45%).
- •Joseph M. Simas does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 73.9%).
- •Joseph M. Simas does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.5).
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 Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation better than Joseph M. Simas?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph M. Simas ranks higher (52.9 vs 30.3 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 Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation and Joseph M. Simas?
About 310 km in a straight line, between Upland and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation: 514. Joseph M. Simas: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation and Joseph M. Simas rank in California?
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation is 3302nd of 5,693 and Joseph M. Simas is 1750th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).