Cerra Vista Elementary vs Southside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 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
Southside Elementary
Hollister · Public elementary · Grades K–8
267 students
| Measure | Cerra Vista Elementary Hollister, California | Southside Elementary Hollister, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2406 of 5,693 | #1408 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30805 of 50,301 | #18748 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 602 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Hollister | Hollister |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 41.7).
- •Southside Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 52.8%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 26.2).
- •Cerra Vista Elementary is the larger school with 602 students compared with 267.
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 Southside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Elementary ranks higher (59.2 vs 41.7 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 Southside Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Hollister and Hollister in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cerra Vista Elementary: 602. Southside Elementary: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cerra Vista Elementary and Southside Elementary rank in California?
Cerra Vista Elementary is 2406th of 5,693 and Southside Elementary is 1408th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).