Garden Valley Elementary vs Hazel Strauch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Valley Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
365 students
Hazel Strauch Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
650 students
| Measure | Garden Valley Elementary Sacramento, California | Hazel Strauch Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4560 of 5,693 | #2767 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45783 of 50,301 | #33973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 365 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 48% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hazel Strauch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 18.5).
- •Hazel Strauch Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 28%).
- •Hazel Strauch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Hazel Strauch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 92.1%).
- •Garden Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.1 vs 27.1).
- •Hazel Strauch Elementary is the larger school with 650 students compared with 365.
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 Garden Valley Elementary better than Hazel Strauch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hazel Strauch Elementary ranks higher (37.0 vs 18.5 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 Garden Valley Elementary and Hazel Strauch Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Valley Elementary: 365. Hazel Strauch Elementary: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Valley Elementary and Hazel Strauch Elementary rank in California?
Garden Valley Elementary is 4560th of 5,693 and Hazel Strauch Elementary is 2767th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).