Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary vs Wanda Hirsch 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.
Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary
Tracy · Public elementary · Grades K–8
555 students
Wanda Hirsch Elementary
Tracy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary Tracy, California | Wanda Hirsch Elementary Tracy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2470 of 5,693 | #2451 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31382 of 50,301 | #31176 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 555 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| city | Tracy | Tracy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.8 vs 41.2).
- •Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Wanda Hirsch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Wanda Hirsch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 67.2%).
- •Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.4).
- •Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary is the larger school with 555 students compared with 359.
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 Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary better than Wanda Hirsch 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 Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary and Wanda Hirsch Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tracy and Tracy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary: 555. Wanda Hirsch Elementary: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary and Wanda Hirsch Elementary rank in California?
Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary is 2470th of 5,693 and Wanda Hirsch Elementary is 2451st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).