Herbert Hoover High vs McCardle Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Hoover High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,040 students
McCardle Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
463 students
| Measure | Herbert Hoover High Fresno, California | McCardle Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #960 of 1,343 | #2298 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14237 of 16,910 | #29753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,040 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 2,040 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 50% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCardle Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 25.7).
- •McCardle Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 12%).
- •Herbert Hoover High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •McCardle Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 83.5%).
- •Herbert Hoover High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.3).
- •Herbert Hoover High is the larger school with 2,040 students compared with 463.
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 Herbert Hoover High better than McCardle Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McCardle Elementary ranks higher (43.3 vs 25.7 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 Herbert Hoover High and McCardle Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Hoover High: 2,040. McCardle Elementary: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Hoover High and McCardle Elementary rank in California?
Herbert Hoover High is 960th of 1,343 and McCardle Elementary is 2298th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).