Heroes Elementary vs Willard Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 950 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heroes Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
Willard Intermediate
Santa Ana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
| Measure | Heroes Elementary Santa Ana, California | Willard Intermediate Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5259 of 5,693 | #1244 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48678 of 50,301 | #15004 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 396 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 4% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heroes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.5 vs 11.1).
- •Heroes Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 4%).
- •Heroes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 11%).
- •Heroes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 97.2%).
- •Willard Intermediate does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 23.3).
- •Heroes Elementary is the larger school with 396 students compared with 390.
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 Heroes Elementary better than Willard Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Heroes Elementary ranks higher (12.5 vs 11.1 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 Heroes Elementary and Willard Intermediate?
About 950 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heroes Elementary: 396. Willard Intermediate: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heroes Elementary and Willard Intermediate rank in California?
Heroes Elementary is 5259th of 5,693 and Willard Intermediate is 1244th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).