Hewes Middle vs Santiago Charter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.8 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
Santiago Charter Middle
Orange · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
1,137 students
| Measure | Hewes Middle Santa Ana, California | Santiago Charter Middle Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 1,334 | #734 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4060 of 15,369 | #12006 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 929 | 1,137 |
| Enrollment | 929 | 1,137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 30% |
| city | Santa Ana | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hewes Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 29.6).
- •Hewes Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 30%).
- •Hewes Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Hewes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 65.9%).
- •Santiago Charter Middle does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 25.8).
- •Santiago Charter Middle is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 929.
- •Hewes Middle is a public school while Santiago Charter Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Santiago Charter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hewes Middle ranks higher (66.7 vs 29.6 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 Santiago Charter Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hewes Middle: 929. Santiago Charter Middle: 1,137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hewes Middle and Santiago Charter Middle rank in California?
Hewes Middle is 220th of 1,334 and Santiago Charter Middle is 734th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).