Claremont Middle vs Hillcrest
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claremont Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
487 students
Hillcrest
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
393 students
| Measure | Claremont Middle Oakland, California | Hillcrest Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #356 of 1,334 | #292 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6557 of 15,369 | #5082 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 487 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 82% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 55.0).
- •Hillcrest does better on math proficiency (82% vs 51%).
- •Hillcrest does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 56%).
- •Hillcrest does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 55.9%).
- •Claremont Middle does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.8).
- •Claremont Middle is the larger school with 487 students compared with 393.
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 Claremont Middle better than Hillcrest?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest ranks higher (79.8 vs 55.0 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 Claremont Middle and Hillcrest?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claremont Middle: 487. Hillcrest: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claremont Middle and Hillcrest rank in California?
Claremont Middle is 356th of 1,334 and Hillcrest is 292nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).