David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy vs Hillview Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
952 students
Hillview Middle
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,100 students
| Measure | David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy Palmdale, California | Hillview Middle Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1120 of 1,334 | #476 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14537 of 15,369 | #8573 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 952 | 1,100 |
| Enrollment | 952 | 1,100 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 40% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillview Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 15.2).
- •Hillview Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 15%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 31%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 75.3%).
- •David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 25.0).
- •Hillview Middle is the larger school with 1,100 students compared with 952.
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 David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy better than Hillview Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillview Middle ranks higher (45.7 vs 15.2 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 David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy and Hillview Middle?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy: 952. Hillview Middle: 1,100. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy and Hillview Middle rank in California?
David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy is 1120th of 1,334 and Hillview Middle is 476th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).