Cerra Vista Elementary vs Maze Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cerra Vista Elementary
Hollister · Public elementary · Grades K–5
602 students
Maze Middle
Hollister · Public middle · Grades 6–8
580 students
| Measure | Cerra Vista Elementary Hollister, California | Maze Middle Hollister, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2406 of 5,693 | #810 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #30805 of 50,301 | #12659 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 602 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 20% |
| city | Hollister | Hollister |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cerra Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 26.1).
- •Cerra Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Cerra Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Cerra Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 65.5%).
- •Maze Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 26.2).
- •Cerra Vista Elementary is the larger school with 602 students compared with 580.
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 Cerra Vista Elementary better than Maze Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cerra Vista Elementary ranks higher (41.7 vs 26.1 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 Cerra Vista Elementary and Maze Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hollister and Hollister in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cerra Vista Elementary: 602. Maze Middle: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cerra Vista Elementary and Maze Middle rank in California?
Cerra Vista Elementary is 2406th of 5,693 and Maze Middle is 810th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).