Houston Elementary vs Manuel F. Hernandez
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
523 students
Manuel F. Hernandez
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
707 students
| Measure | Houston Elementary Visalia, California | Manuel F. Hernandez Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5539 of 5,693 | #1600 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49687 of 50,301 | #21034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 523 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 57% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manuel F. Hernandez scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 9.1).
- •Manuel F. Hernandez does better on math proficiency (57% vs 11%).
- •Manuel F. Hernandez does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 21%).
- •Manuel F. Hernandez does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59% vs 87%).
- •Houston Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.4).
- •Manuel F. Hernandez is the larger school with 707 students compared with 523.
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 Houston Elementary better than Manuel F. Hernandez?
On the Success Index (US), Manuel F. Hernandez ranks higher (55.9 vs 9.1 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 Houston Elementary and Manuel F. Hernandez?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston Elementary: 523. Manuel F. Hernandez: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston Elementary and Manuel F. Hernandez rank in California?
Houston Elementary is 5539th of 5,693 and Manuel F. Hernandez is 1600th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).