Hewes Middle vs Loma Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hewes Middle
Santa Ana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
929 students
Loma Vista Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
| Measure | Hewes Middle Santa Ana, California | Loma Vista Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 1,334 | #2309 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4060 of 15,369 | #29891 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 929 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 929 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hewes Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 43.1).
- •Hewes Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Hewes Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Hewes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 61.2%).
- •Loma Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.5 vs 25.8).
- •Hewes Middle is the larger school with 929 students compared with 433.
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 Hewes Middle better than Loma Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hewes Middle ranks higher (66.7 vs 43.1 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 Hewes Middle and Loma Vista Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hewes Middle: 929. Loma Vista Elementary: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hewes Middle and Loma Vista Elementary rank in California?
Hewes Middle is 220th of 1,334 and Loma Vista Elementary is 2309th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).