Hope Elementary vs Terra Bella Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.0 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
Terra Bella Elementary
Terra Bella · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
| Measure | Hope Elementary Porterville, California | Terra Bella Elementary Terra Bella, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2781 of 5,693 | #4436 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34105 of 50,301 | #45123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 237 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| city | Porterville | Terra Bella |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hope Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 19.6).
- •Hope Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Terra Bella Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Hope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 93.4%).
- •Terra Bella Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.7).
- •Terra Bella Elementary is the larger school with 455 students compared with 237.
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 Terra Bella Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hope Elementary ranks higher (36.8 vs 19.6 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 Hope Elementary and Terra Bella Elementary?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Terra Bella in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Elementary: 237. Terra Bella Elementary: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Elementary and Terra Bella Elementary rank in California?
Hope Elementary is 2781st of 5,693 and Terra Bella Elementary is 4436th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).