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Hearthstone vs Sierra Avenue Elementary

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureHearthstone
Oroville, California
Sierra Avenue Elementary
Oroville, California
Success Index (US)
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Not rated
14
Lower 50%
State rankโ€“#5070 of 5,693
National rankโ€“#47977 of 50,301
SectorCharterPublic
TypeOtherElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“12Grades Kโ€“5
Students185365
Enrollment185365
Free/reduced-price lunch76.2%90.4%
Students per teacher15.421.5
Reading proficiency42%30%
Math proficiency17%22%
cityOrovilleOroville
stateCaliforniaCalifornia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขSierra Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
  • โ€ขHearthstone does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
  • โ€ขHearthstone does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 90.4%).
  • โ€ขHearthstone does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 21.5).
  • โ€ขSierra Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 365 students compared with 185.
  • โ€ขHearthstone is a charter school while Sierra Avenue Elementary 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 Sierra Avenue Elementary?

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 Sierra Avenue Elementary?

About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Oroville and Oroville in California.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Hearthstone: 185. Sierra Avenue Elementary: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Hearthstone and Sierra Avenue Elementary rank in California?

Hearthstone is unranked and Sierra Avenue Elementary is 5070th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).