Cottonwood Elementary vs Hillview Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
652 students
Hillview Middle
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,100 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Palmdale, California | Hillview Middle Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2752 of 5,693 | #476 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #33826 of 50,301 | #8573 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 652 | 1,100 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 1,100 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillview Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 37.2).
- •Hillview Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 55.1%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 27.2).
- •Hillview Middle is the larger school with 1,100 students compared with 652.
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 Cottonwood Elementary better than Hillview Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillview Middle ranks higher (45.7 vs 37.2 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 Cottonwood Elementary and Hillview Middle?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 652. Hillview Middle: 1,100. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Hillview Middle rank in California?
Cottonwood Elementary is 2752nd of 5,693 and Hillview Middle is 476th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).