Jaime Escalante Elementary vs Teresa Hughes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 503 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jaime Escalante Elementary
Cudahy · Public elementary · Grades K–6
453 students
Teresa Hughes Elementary
Cudahy · Public elementary · Grades K–6
515 students
| Measure | Jaime Escalante Elementary Cudahy, California | Teresa Hughes Elementary Cudahy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4187 of 5,693 | #4797 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43845 of 50,301 | #46891 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 453 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 26% |
| city | Cudahy | Cudahy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jaime Escalante Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 16.5).
- •Jaime Escalante Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •Jaime Escalante Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Jaime Escalante Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 96.7%).
- •Teresa Hughes Elementary is the larger school with 515 students compared with 453.
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 Jaime Escalante Elementary better than Teresa Hughes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jaime Escalante Elementary ranks higher (21.6 vs 16.5 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 Jaime Escalante Elementary and Teresa Hughes Elementary?
About 503 m in a straight line, between Cudahy and Cudahy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jaime Escalante Elementary: 453. Teresa Hughes Elementary: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jaime Escalante Elementary and Teresa Hughes Elementary rank in California?
Jaime Escalante Elementary is 4187th of 5,693 and Teresa Hughes Elementary is 4797th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).