Arizona Middle vs Hillcrest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arizona Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
804 students
Hillcrest High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,780 students
| Measure | Arizona Middle Riverside, California | Hillcrest High Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #880 of 1,334 | #569 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13220 of 15,369 | #10790 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 804 | 1,780 |
| Enrollment | 804 | 1,780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 36% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 23.0).
- •Hillcrest High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Hillcrest High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 38%).
- •Hillcrest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 88.3%).
- •Arizona Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 24.1).
- •Hillcrest High is the larger school with 1,780 students compared with 804.
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 Arizona Middle better than Hillcrest High?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest High ranks higher (40.7 vs 23.0 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 Arizona Middle and Hillcrest High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arizona Middle: 804. Hillcrest High: 1,780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arizona Middle and Hillcrest High rank in California?
Arizona Middle is 880th of 1,334 and Hillcrest High is 569th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).