Brook Haven Middle vs Hillcrest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brook Haven Middle
Sebastopol · Public middle · Grades 5–8
212 students
Hillcrest Middle
Sebastopol · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
297 students
| Measure | Brook Haven Middle Sebastopol, California | Hillcrest Middle Sebastopol, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #330 of 1,334 | #175 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6022 of 15,369 | #3139 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 212 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 212 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| city | Sebastopol | Sebastopol |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 57.4).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 43.4%).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.3).
- •Hillcrest Middle is the larger school with 297 students compared with 212.
- •Brook Haven Middle is a public school while Hillcrest Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Brook Haven Middle better than Hillcrest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Middle ranks higher (70.9 vs 57.4 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 Brook Haven Middle and Hillcrest Middle?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Sebastopol and Sebastopol in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brook Haven Middle: 212. Hillcrest Middle: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brook Haven Middle and Hillcrest Middle rank in California?
Brook Haven Middle is 330th of 1,334 and Hillcrest Middle is 175th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).