Hardy Brown College Prep vs Norton Science and Language Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardy Brown College Prep
San Bernardino · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
316 students
Norton Science and Language Academy
San Bernardino · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,249 students
| Measure | Hardy Brown College Prep San Bernardino, California | Norton Science and Language Academy San Bernardino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2290 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #29666 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 316 | 1,249 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 1,249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 31% |
| city | San Bernardino | San Bernardino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hardy Brown College Prep does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Hardy Brown College Prep does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Norton Science and Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 89.9%).
- •Hardy Brown College Prep does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.2).
- •Norton Science and Language Academy is the larger school with 1,249 students compared with 316.
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 Hardy Brown College Prep better than Norton Science and Language Academy?
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 Hardy Brown College Prep and Norton Science and Language Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and San Bernardino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardy Brown College Prep: 316. Norton Science and Language Academy: 1,249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardy Brown College Prep and Norton Science and Language Academy rank in California?
Hardy Brown College Prep is 2290th of 5,693 and Norton Science and Language Academy is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).