Manuel F. Hernandez vs Ridgeview Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manuel F. Hernandez
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
707 students
Ridgeview Middle
Visalia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
975 students
| Measure | Manuel F. Hernandez Visalia, California | Ridgeview Middle Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1600 of 5,693 | #425 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #21034 of 50,301 | #7733 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 707 | 975 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 975 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 46% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manuel F. Hernandez scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 49.6).
- •Manuel F. Hernandez does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Manuel F. Hernandez does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Manuel F. Hernandez does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59% vs 59.5%).
- •Ridgeview Middle is the larger school with 975 students compared with 707.
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 Manuel F. Hernandez better than Ridgeview Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Manuel F. Hernandez ranks higher (55.9 vs 49.6 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 Manuel F. Hernandez and Ridgeview Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manuel F. Hernandez: 707. Ridgeview Middle: 975. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manuel F. Hernandez and Ridgeview Middle rank in California?
Manuel F. Hernandez is 1600th of 5,693 and Ridgeview Middle is 425th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).