Bernardo Heights Middle vs Hillsdale Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernardo Heights Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,487 students
Hillsdale Middle
El Cajon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,481 students
| Measure | Bernardo Heights Middle San Diego, California | Hillsdale Middle El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 1,334 | #454 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2401 of 15,369 | #8141 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,487 | 1,481 |
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 1,481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 45% |
| city | San Diego | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernardo Heights Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 47.7).
- •Bernardo Heights Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 45%).
- •Bernardo Heights Middle does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Bernardo Heights Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 73.3%).
- •Hillsdale Middle does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 22.9).
- •Bernardo Heights Middle is the larger school with 1,487 students compared with 1,481.
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 Bernardo Heights Middle better than Hillsdale Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bernardo Heights Middle ranks higher (74.7 vs 47.7 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 Bernardo Heights Middle and Hillsdale Middle?
About 30 km in a straight line, between San Diego and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernardo Heights Middle: 1,487. Hillsdale Middle: 1,481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernardo Heights Middle and Hillsdale Middle rank in California?
Bernardo Heights Middle is 137th of 1,334 and Hillsdale Middle is 454th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).