Hearthstone vs Nelson Avenue Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 93 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hearthstone
Oroville · Charter other · Grades K–12
185 students
Nelson Avenue Middle
Oroville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
| Measure | Hearthstone Oroville, California | Nelson Avenue Middle Oroville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1084 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #14396 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 185 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Oroville | Oroville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hearthstone does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Hearthstone does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 85.7%).
- •Hearthstone does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.8).
- •Nelson Avenue Middle is the larger school with 456 students compared with 185.
- •Hearthstone is a charter school while Nelson Avenue 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 Hearthstone better than Nelson Avenue Middle?
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 Hearthstone and Nelson Avenue Middle?
About 93 m in a straight line, between Oroville and Oroville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hearthstone: 185. Nelson Avenue Middle: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hearthstone and Nelson Avenue Middle rank in California?
Hearthstone is unranked and Nelson Avenue Middle is 1084th of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).