Aviation Elementary vs Hillcrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aviation Elementary
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
439 students
Hillcrest Elementary
Monterey Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
439 students
| Measure | Aviation Elementary Hawthorne, California | Hillcrest Elementary Monterey Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1030 of 5,693 | #2364 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13820 of 50,301 | #30364 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 439 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 29.3 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 49% |
| city | Hawthorne | Monterey Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aviation Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 42.4).
- •Aviation Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 49%).
- •Aviation Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 49%).
- •Aviation Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 70.4%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 29.3).
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 Aviation Elementary better than Hillcrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aviation Elementary ranks higher (66.4 vs 42.4 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 Aviation Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Monterey Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aviation Elementary: 439. Hillcrest Elementary: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aviation Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary rank in California?
Aviation Elementary is 1030th of 5,693 and Hillcrest Elementary is 2364th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).