Community Academy vs Hernandez K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 704 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Academy
Jamaica Plain · Public high · Grades 9–12
58 students
Hernandez K-8 School
Roxbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
372 students
| Measure | Community Academy Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts | Hernandez K-8 School Roxbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #965 of 1,009 |
| National rank | – | #43271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 58 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 58 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 19% |
| city | Jamaica Plain | Roxbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 22.5).
- •Community Academy does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 19%).
- •Hernandez K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Community Academy does better on students per teacher (5.8 vs 14.3).
- •Hernandez K-8 School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 58.
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 Community Academy better than Hernandez K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Community Academy ranks higher (25.7 vs 22.5 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 Community Academy and Hernandez K-8 School?
About 704 m in a straight line, between Jamaica Plain and Roxbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Academy: 58. Hernandez K-8 School: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Academy and Hernandez K-8 School rank in Massachusetts?
Community Academy is unranked and Hernandez K-8 School is 965th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).