Jefferson Academy vs Joseph M. Simas
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Academy
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students
Joseph M. Simas
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
514 students
| Measure | Jefferson Academy Hanford, California | Joseph M. Simas Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1102 of 5,693 | #1750 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14726 of 50,301 | #23110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 501 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.8 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 56% |
| city | Hanford | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 52.9).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on math proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 61.3%).
- •Joseph M. Simas does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 27.8).
- •Joseph M. Simas is the larger school with 514 students compared with 501.
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 Jefferson Academy better than Joseph M. Simas?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Academy ranks higher (65.1 vs 52.9 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 Jefferson Academy and Joseph M. Simas?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hanford and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Academy: 501. Joseph M. Simas: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Academy and Joseph M. Simas rank in California?
Jefferson Academy is 1102nd of 5,693 and Joseph M. Simas is 1750th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).