Guin Foss Elementary vs Hewes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guin Foss Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
Hewes Middle
Santa Ana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
929 students
| Measure | Guin Foss Elementary Santa Ana, California | Hewes Middle Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1504 of 5,693 | #220 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #19862 of 50,301 | #4060 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 395 | 929 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 929 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 64% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hewes Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 57.6).
- •Hewes Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 61%).
- •Hewes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 61.5%).
- •Hewes Middle does better on students per teacher (25.8 vs 26.3).
- •Hewes Middle is the larger school with 929 students compared with 395.
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 Guin Foss Elementary better than Hewes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hewes Middle ranks higher (66.7 vs 57.6 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 Guin Foss Elementary and Hewes Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guin Foss Elementary: 395. Hewes Middle: 929. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guin Foss Elementary and Hewes Middle rank in California?
Guin Foss Elementary is 1504th of 5,693 and Hewes Middle is 220th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).