Hewes Middle vs Panorama 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
Panorama Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students
| Measure | Hewes Middle Santa Ana, California | Panorama Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #220 of 1,334 | #624 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4060 of 15,369 | #9002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 929 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 929 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 73% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Panorama Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 66.7).
- •Panorama Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 64%).
- •Panorama Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Panorama Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 40.4%).
- •Hewes Middle does better on students per teacher (25.8 vs 27.2).
- •Hewes Middle is the larger school with 929 students compared with 408.
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 Panorama Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Panorama Elementary ranks higher (73.4 vs 66.7 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 Hewes Middle and Panorama 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. Panorama Elementary: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hewes Middle and Panorama Elementary rank in California?
Hewes Middle is 220th of 1,334 and Panorama Elementary is 624th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).