Arrowhead Elementary vs Hillside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowhead Elementary
San Bernardino · Public elementary · Grades K–6
248 students
Hillside Elementary
San Bernardino · Public elementary · Grades K–6
586 students
| Measure | Arrowhead Elementary San Bernardino, California | Hillside Elementary San Bernardino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5456 of 5,693 | #1418 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49393 of 50,301 | #18849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 248 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 68% |
| city | San Bernardino | San Bernardino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 10.2).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 17%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 22%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 96.8%).
- •Arrowhead Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.7).
- •Hillside Elementary is the larger school with 586 students compared with 248.
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 Arrowhead Elementary better than Hillside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Elementary ranks higher (59.0 vs 10.2 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 Arrowhead Elementary and Hillside Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and San Bernardino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrowhead Elementary: 248. Hillside Elementary: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrowhead Elementary and Hillside Elementary rank in California?
Arrowhead Elementary is 5456th of 5,693 and Hillside Elementary is 1418th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).