Hardy Brown College Prep vs Richardson PREP HI Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Richardson PREP HI Middle
San Bernardino · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
| Measure | Hardy Brown College Prep San Bernardino, California | Richardson PREP HI Middle San Bernardino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2290 of 5,693 | #252 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #29666 of 50,301 | #4574 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 316 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 83% |
| city | San Bernardino | San Bernardino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richardson PREP HI Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 43.4).
- •Richardson PREP HI Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 52%).
- •Richardson PREP HI Middle does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 57%).
- •Richardson PREP HI Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88% vs 89.9%).
- •Hardy Brown College Prep does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 22.4).
- •Richardson PREP HI Middle is the larger school with 583 students compared with 316.
- •Hardy Brown College Prep is a charter school while Richardson PREP HI Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Richardson PREP HI Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Richardson PREP HI Middle ranks higher (64.1 vs 43.4 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 Hardy Brown College Prep and Richardson PREP HI Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and San Bernardino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardy Brown College Prep: 316. Richardson PREP HI Middle: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardy Brown College Prep and Richardson PREP HI Middle rank in California?
Hardy Brown College Prep is 2290th of 5,693 and Richardson PREP HI Middle is 252nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).