Manuel F. Hernandez vs Shannon Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Shannon Ranch Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
609 students
| Measure | Manuel F. Hernandez Visalia, California | Shannon Ranch Elementary Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1600 of 5,693 | #1540 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #21034 of 50,301 | #20359 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 707 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shannon Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 55.9).
- •Manuel F. Hernandez does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Shannon Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 64%).
- •Shannon Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 59%).
- •Shannon Ranch Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.4).
- •Manuel F. Hernandez is the larger school with 707 students compared with 609.
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 Shannon Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shannon Ranch Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 55.9 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 Manuel F. Hernandez and Shannon Ranch Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manuel F. Hernandez: 707. Shannon Ranch Elementary: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manuel F. Hernandez and Shannon Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Manuel F. Hernandez is 1600th of 5,693 and Shannon Ranch Elementary is 1540th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).