Home Gardens Academy vs Ysmael Villegas Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Home Gardens Academy
Corona · Public elementary · Grades K–8
961 students
Ysmael Villegas Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,136 students
| Measure | Home Gardens Academy Corona, California | Ysmael Villegas Middle Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3324 of 5,693 | #678 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38551 of 50,301 | #11458 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 961 | 1,136 |
| Enrollment | 961 | 1,136 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 36% |
| city | Corona | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ysmael Villegas Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 30.0).
- •Home Gardens Academy does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Ysmael Villegas Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 89.9%).
- •Home Gardens Academy does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.2).
- •Ysmael Villegas Middle is the larger school with 1,136 students compared with 961.
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 Home Gardens Academy better than Ysmael Villegas Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ysmael Villegas Middle ranks higher (32.3 vs 30.0 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 Home Gardens Academy and Ysmael Villegas Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Corona and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Home Gardens Academy: 961. Ysmael Villegas Middle: 1,136. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Home Gardens Academy and Ysmael Villegas Middle rank in California?
Home Gardens Academy is 3324th of 5,693 and Ysmael Villegas Middle is 678th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).