Hardy Brown College Prep vs SOAR Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
SOAR Charter Academy
San Bernardino · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
461 students
| Measure | Hardy Brown College Prep San Bernardino, California | SOAR Charter Academy San Bernardino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2290 of 5,693 | #4347 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29666 of 50,301 | #44691 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 316 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 24% |
| city | San Bernardino | San Bernardino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hardy Brown College Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 20.3).
- •Hardy Brown College Prep does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24%).
- •Hardy Brown College Prep does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •SOAR Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 89.9%).
- •Hardy Brown College Prep does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.1).
- •SOAR Charter Academy is the larger school with 461 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 SOAR Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hardy Brown College Prep ranks higher (43.4 vs 20.3 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 SOAR Charter Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and San Bernardino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardy Brown College Prep: 316. SOAR Charter Academy: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardy Brown College Prep and SOAR Charter Academy rank in California?
Hardy Brown College Prep is 2290th of 5,693 and SOAR Charter Academy is 4347th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).