Berylwood Elementary vs Hillside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berylwood Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
457 students
Hillside Middle
Simi Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,138 students
| Measure | Berylwood Elementary Simi Valley, California | Hillside Middle Simi Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4202 of 5,693 | #409 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #43946 of 50,301 | #7524 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 457 | 1,138 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 1,138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 43% |
| city | Simi Valley | Simi Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 21.4).
- •Hillside Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Hillside Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 34%).
- •Hillside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 76.1%).
- •Hillside Middle does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 22.9).
- •Hillside Middle is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 457.
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 Berylwood Elementary better than Hillside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Middle ranks higher (50.6 vs 21.4 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 Berylwood Elementary and Hillside Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Simi Valley and Simi Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berylwood Elementary: 457. Hillside Middle: 1,138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berylwood Elementary and Hillside Middle rank in California?
Berylwood Elementary is 4202nd of 5,693 and Hillside Middle is 409th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).