Cajon Park Elementary vs Hill Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cajon Park Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
830 students
Hill Creek Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
695 students
| Measure | Cajon Park Elementary Santee, California | Hill Creek Elementary Santee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2067 of 5,693 | #3110 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27138 of 50,301 | #36911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 830 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 33% |
| city | Santee | Santee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cajon Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 32.5).
- •Cajon Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •Cajon Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •Hill Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 48.8%).
- •Hill Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.4).
- •Cajon Park Elementary is the larger school with 830 students compared with 695.
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 Cajon Park Elementary better than Hill Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cajon Park Elementary ranks higher (47.0 vs 32.5 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 Cajon Park Elementary and Hill Creek Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Santee and Santee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cajon Park Elementary: 830. Hill Creek Elementary: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cajon Park Elementary and Hill Creek Elementary rank in California?
Cajon Park Elementary is 2067th of 5,693 and Hill Creek Elementary is 3110th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).