Ad Astra Alternative Academy vs McCandless Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ad Astra Alternative Academy
Hutchinson · Public high · Grades 7–12
11 students
McCandless Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
346 students
| Measure | Ad Astra Alternative Academy Hutchinson, Kansas | McCandless Elementary Hutchinson, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #630 of 686 |
| National rank | – | #44842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 11 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 11 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Hutchinson | Hutchinson |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ad Astra Alternative Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 20.0).
- •Ad Astra Alternative Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 93.6%).
- •McCandless Elementary is the larger school with 346 students compared with 11.
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 Ad Astra Alternative Academy better than McCandless Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ad Astra Alternative Academy ranks higher (45.5 vs 20.0 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 Ad Astra Alternative Academy and McCandless Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hutchinson and Hutchinson in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ad Astra Alternative Academy: 11. McCandless Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ad Astra Alternative Academy and McCandless Elementary rank in Kansas?
Ad Astra Alternative Academy is unranked and McCandless Elementary is 630th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).