Hearst Elementary vs Language Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hearst Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students
Language Academy
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,015 students
| Measure | Hearst Elementary San Diego, California | Language Academy San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #366 of 5,693 | #1457 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5961 of 50,301 | #19290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 527 | 1,015 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 1,015 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 53% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hearst Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 58.4).
- •Hearst Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 53%).
- •Hearst Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 64%).
- •Hearst Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 43.9%).
- •Language Academy does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 26.4).
- •Language Academy is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 527.
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 Hearst Elementary better than Language Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hearst Elementary ranks higher (78.3 vs 58.4 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 Hearst Elementary and Language Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hearst Elementary: 527. Language Academy: 1,015. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hearst Elementary and Language Academy rank in California?
Hearst Elementary is 366th of 5,693 and Language Academy is 1457th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).