Brookside Elementary vs Merton E. Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 628 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary
San Anselmo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
Merton E. Hill Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
278 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary San Anselmo, California | Merton E. Hill Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 5,693 | #1958 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5015 of 50,301 | #25758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 278 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | San Anselmo | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 49.1).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 86%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 21.4).
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 Brookside Elementary better than Merton E. Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary ranks higher (79.9 vs 49.1 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 Brookside Elementary and Merton E. Hill Elementary?
About 628 km in a straight line, between San Anselmo and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 278. Merton E. Hill Elementary: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Merton E. Hill Elementary rank in California?
Brookside Elementary is 283rd of 5,693 and Merton E. Hill Elementary is 1958th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).