Hazel Strauch Elementary vs Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hazel Strauch Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
650 students
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Sacramento · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,091 students
| Measure | Hazel Strauch Elementary Sacramento, California | Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2767 of 5,693 | #4424 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33973 of 50,301 | #45058 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 650 | 1,091 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 1,091 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 27% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hazel Strauch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 19.7).
- •Hazel Strauch Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Hazel Strauch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 38%).
- •Hazel Strauch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 92.2%).
- •Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 27.1).
- •Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 650.
- •Hazel Strauch Elementary is a public school while Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences is a charter 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 Hazel Strauch Elementary better than Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Hazel Strauch Elementary ranks higher (37.0 vs 19.7 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 Hazel Strauch Elementary and Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hazel Strauch Elementary: 650. Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences: 1,091. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hazel Strauch Elementary and Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences rank in California?
Hazel Strauch Elementary is 2767th of 5,693 and Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences is 4424th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).