PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy vs San Fernando Middle
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 Middle
San Fernando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students
| Measure | PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy San Fernando, California | San Fernando Middle San Fernando, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1091 of 1,334 | #1032 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14442 of 15,369 | #14150 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 351 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 19% |
| city | San Fernando | San Fernando |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Fernando Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.7 vs 16.0).
- •PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 95.7%).
- •San Fernando Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 23.4).
- •San Fernando Middle is the larger school with 442 students compared with 351.
- •PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy is a charter school while San Fernando Middle 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), San Fernando Middle ranks higher (17.7 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 PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy and San Fernando Middle?
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 Middle: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy and San Fernando Middle rank in California?
PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy is 1091st of 1,334 and San Fernando Middle is 1032nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).