Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary vs Hilltop Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 739 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
346 students
Hilltop Middle
Chula Vista · Public middle · Grades 7–8
866 students
| Measure | Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary Chula Vista, California | Hilltop Middle Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2288 of 5,693 | #662 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #29648 of 50,301 | #11335 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 346 | 866 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 866 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 23% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 32.8).
- •Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Hilltop Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 69.4%).
- •Hilltop Middle does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.1).
- •Hilltop Middle is the larger school with 866 students compared with 346.
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 Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary better than Hilltop Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary ranks higher (43.4 vs 32.8 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 Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary and Hilltop Middle?
About 739 m in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary: 346. Hilltop Middle: 866. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary and Hilltop Middle rank in California?
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary is 2288th of 5,693 and Hilltop Middle is 662nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).