Happy Valley School vs Hillcrest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Happy Valley School
Peoria · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
586 students
Hillcrest Middle School
Glendale · Public middle · Grades 7–8
732 students
| Measure | Happy Valley School Peoria, Arizona | Hillcrest Middle School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 1,136 | #28 of 203 |
| National rank | #11461 of 50,301 | #5411 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 586 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 54% |
| city | Peoria | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Happy Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 60.3).
- •Happy Valley School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •Happy Valley School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Happy Valley School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.8).
- •Hillcrest Middle School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 586.
- •Happy Valley School is a charter school while Hillcrest Middle School 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 Happy Valley School better than Hillcrest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Happy Valley School ranks higher (69.8 vs 60.3 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 Happy Valley School and Hillcrest Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Peoria and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Happy Valley School: 586. Hillcrest Middle School: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Happy Valley School and Hillcrest Middle School rank in Arizona?
Happy Valley School is 188th of 1,136 and Hillcrest Middle School is 28th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).