Hermosa Elementary vs Paradise Valley Engineering Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 493 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hermosa Elementary
Alta Loma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
442 students
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy
Morgan Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students
| Measure | Hermosa Elementary Alta Loma, California | Paradise Valley Engineering Academy Morgan Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1353 of 5,693 | #1190 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18112 of 50,301 | #15815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 442 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| city | Alta Loma | Morgan Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paradise Valley Engineering Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 60.1).
- •Paradise Valley Engineering Academy does better on math proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Hermosa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Paradise Valley Engineering Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 40%).
- •Paradise Valley Engineering Academy does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 26.0).
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 Hermosa Elementary better than Paradise Valley Engineering Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Paradise Valley Engineering Academy ranks higher (63.5 vs 60.1 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 Hermosa Elementary and Paradise Valley Engineering Academy?
About 493 km in a straight line, between Alta Loma and Morgan Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hermosa Elementary: 442. Paradise Valley Engineering Academy: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hermosa Elementary and Paradise Valley Engineering Academy rank in California?
Hermosa Elementary is 1353rd of 5,693 and Paradise Valley Engineering Academy is 1190th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).