Hoover Elementary vs North Star Academy
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.
Hoover Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
675 students
North Star Academy
Redwood City · Public middle · Grades 3–8
527 students
| Measure | Hoover Elementary Redwood City, California | North Star Academy Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #4561 of 5,693 | #23 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45788 of 50,301 | #808 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 675 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 96% |
| city | Redwood City | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 18.5).
- •North Star Academy does better on math proficiency (96% vs 35%).
- •North Star Academy does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 31%).
- •North Star Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 96.7%).
- •Hoover Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 26.4).
- •Hoover Elementary is the larger school with 675 students compared with 527.
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 Hoover Elementary better than North Star Academy?
On the Success Index (US), North Star Academy ranks higher (84.6 vs 18.5 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 Hoover Elementary and North Star Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Elementary: 675. North Star Academy: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Elementary and North Star Academy rank in California?
Hoover Elementary is 4561st of 5,693 and North Star Academy is 23rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).