Morningside Elementary vs PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 440 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morningside Elementary
San Fernando · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy
San Fernando · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
351 students
| Measure | Morningside Elementary San Fernando, California | PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy San Fernando, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4577 of 5,693 | #1091 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45871 of 50,301 | #14442 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 408 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 19% |
| city | San Fernando | San Fernando |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morningside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 16.0).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 19%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 94.1%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.4).
- •Morningside Elementary is the larger school with 408 students compared with 351.
- •Morningside Elementary is a public school while PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Morningside Elementary better than PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Morningside Elementary ranks higher (18.4 vs 16.0 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 Morningside Elementary and PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy?
About 440 m in a straight line, between San Fernando and San Fernando in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morningside Elementary: 408. PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morningside Elementary and PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy rank in California?
Morningside Elementary is 4577th of 5,693 and PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy is 1091st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).