Hope Elementary vs Summit Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
237 students
Summit Charter Academy
Porterville · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,423 students
| Measure | Hope Elementary Porterville, California | Summit Charter Academy Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2781 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #34105 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 237 | 2,423 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 2,423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Porterville | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hope Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Summit Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Hope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 72.5%).
- •Summit Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.7).
- •Summit Charter Academy is the larger school with 2,423 students compared with 237.
- •Hope Elementary is a public school while Summit Charter Academy 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 Hope Elementary better than Summit Charter Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hope Elementary and Summit Charter Academy?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Elementary: 237. Summit Charter Academy: 2,423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Elementary and Summit Charter Academy rank in California?
Hope Elementary is 2781st of 5,693 and Summit Charter Academy is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).