Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter vs Howard Gardner Community Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 640 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter
Chula Vista · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,321 students
Howard Gardner Community Charter
Chula Vista · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
178 students
| Measure | Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter Chula Vista, California | Howard Gardner Community Charter Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #3584 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #40389 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,321 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 1,321 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 73%).
- •Howard Gardner Community Charter does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.3).
- •Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter is the larger school with 1,321 students compared with 178.
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 Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter better than Howard Gardner Community Charter?
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 Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter and Howard Gardner Community Charter?
About 640 m in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter: 1,321. Howard Gardner Community Charter: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter and Howard Gardner Community Charter rank in California?
Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter is unranked and Howard Gardner Community Charter is 3584th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).