Ad Astra Alternative Academy vs Union Valley Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 801 m 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
Union Valley Elem
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | Ad Astra Alternative Academy Hutchinson, Kansas | Union Valley Elem Hutchinson, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #436 of 686 |
| National rank | – | #32023 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 11 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 11 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Hutchinson | Hutchinson |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ad Astra Alternative Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 39.9).
- •Union Valley Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Union Valley Elem is the larger school with 435 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 Union Valley Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Ad Astra Alternative Academy ranks higher (45.5 vs 39.9 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 Union Valley Elem?
About 801 m in a straight line, between Hutchinson and Hutchinson in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ad Astra Alternative Academy: 11. Union Valley Elem: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ad Astra Alternative Academy and Union Valley Elem rank in Kansas?
Ad Astra Alternative Academy is unranked and Union Valley Elem is 436th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).