Heritage Academy Pinnacle vs Hillcrest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 695 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Academy Pinnacle
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
124 students
Hillcrest Middle School
Glendale · Public middle · Grades 7–8
732 students
| Measure | Heritage Academy Pinnacle Mesa, Arizona | Hillcrest Middle School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 1,136 | #28 of 203 |
| National rank | #27543 of 50,301 | #5411 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 124 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 124 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54% |
| city | Mesa | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 46.5).
- •Heritage Academy Pinnacle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.8).
- •Hillcrest Middle School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 124.
- •Heritage Academy Pinnacle 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 Heritage Academy Pinnacle better than Hillcrest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Middle School ranks higher (60.3 vs 46.5 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 Heritage Academy Pinnacle and Hillcrest Middle School?
About 695 m in a straight line, between Mesa and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Academy Pinnacle: 124. Hillcrest Middle School: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Academy Pinnacle and Hillcrest Middle School rank in Arizona?
Heritage Academy Pinnacle is 481st of 1,136 and Hillcrest Middle School is 28th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).