H. A. Hyde Elementary vs Starlight Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 579 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H. A. Hyde Elementary
Watsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
476 students
Starlight Elementary
Watsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
| Measure | H. A. Hyde Elementary Watsonville, California | Starlight Elementary Watsonville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5499 of 5,693 | #5225 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49557 of 50,301 | #48547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 476 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 28% |
| city | Watsonville | Watsonville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Starlight Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.9 vs 9.6).
- •Starlight Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 19%).
- •Starlight Elementary does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 19%).
- •H. A. Hyde Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.5).
- •H. A. Hyde Elementary is the larger school with 476 students compared with 383.
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 H. A. Hyde Elementary better than Starlight Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Starlight Elementary ranks higher (12.9 vs 9.6 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 H. A. Hyde Elementary and Starlight Elementary?
About 579 m in a straight line, between Watsonville and Watsonville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H. A. Hyde Elementary: 476. Starlight Elementary: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H. A. Hyde Elementary and Starlight Elementary rank in California?
H. A. Hyde Elementary is 5499th of 5,693 and Starlight Elementary is 5225th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).