Encinal Elementary vs Hillview Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Encinal Elementary
Atherton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students
Hillview Middle
Menlo Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
846 students
| Measure | Encinal Elementary Atherton, California | Hillview Middle Menlo Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #23 of 5,693 | #8 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1928 of 50,301 | #406 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 604 | 846 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 846 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 11.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Atherton | Menlo Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillview Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 86.2).
- •Hillview Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 15.6%).
- •Encinal Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.7).
- •Hillview Middle is the larger school with 846 students compared with 604.
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 Encinal Elementary better than Hillview Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillview Middle ranks higher (88.5 vs 86.2 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 Encinal Elementary and Hillview Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Atherton and Menlo Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Encinal Elementary: 604. Hillview Middle: 846. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Encinal Elementary and Hillview Middle rank in California?
Encinal Elementary is 23rd of 5,693 and Hillview Middle is 8th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).