Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary vs The Language Academy of Sacramento
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
647 students
The Language Academy of Sacramento
Sacramento · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
615 students
| Measure | Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary Sacramento, California | The Language Academy of Sacramento Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 5,693 | #3087 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3854 of 50,301 | #36776 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 647 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 36% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 32.8).
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 36%).
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 43%).
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 71.2%).
- •The Language Academy of Sacramento does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 25.9).
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary is the larger school with 647 students compared with 615.
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary is a public school while The Language Academy of Sacramento 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 Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary better than The Language Academy of Sacramento?
On the Success Index (US), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary ranks higher (82.1 vs 32.8 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 Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary and The Language Academy of Sacramento?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary: 647. The Language Academy of Sacramento: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary and The Language Academy of Sacramento rank in California?
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary is 164th of 5,693 and The Language Academy of Sacramento is 3087th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).