PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy vs San Fernando Institute of Applied Media
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 496 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy
San Fernando · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
351 students
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media
San Fernando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
384 students
| Measure | PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy San Fernando, California | San Fernando Institute of Applied Media San Fernando, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1091 of 1,334 | #1210 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14442 of 15,369 | #14878 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 351 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| city | San Fernando | San Fernando |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 12.3).
- •PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 25%).
- •PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 90.9%).
- •San Fernando Institute of Applied Media does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 23.4).
- •San Fernando Institute of Applied Media is the larger school with 384 students compared with 351.
- •PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy is a charter school while San Fernando Institute of Applied Media is a public 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 PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy better than San Fernando Institute of Applied Media?
On the Success Index (US), PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy ranks higher (16.0 vs 12.3 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 PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy and San Fernando Institute of Applied Media?
About 496 m in a straight line, between San Fernando and San Fernando in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy: 351. San Fernando Institute of Applied Media: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy and San Fernando Institute of Applied Media rank in California?
PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy is 1091st of 1,334 and San Fernando Institute of Applied Media is 1210th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).