Fall River Elementary vs West Hillsborough
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 393 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fall River Elementary
Fall River Mills · Public elementary · Grades K–6
275 students
West Hillsborough
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
| Measure | Fall River Elementary Fall River Mills, California | West Hillsborough Hillsborough, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2712 of 5,693 | #12 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33415 of 50,301 | #1050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 275 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 2.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 87% |
| city | Fall River Mills | Hillsborough |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Hillsborough scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 37.8).
- •West Hillsborough does better on math proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •West Hillsborough does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •West Hillsborough does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.5% vs 53.8%).
- •West Hillsborough does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.6).
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 Fall River Elementary better than West Hillsborough?
On the Success Index (US), West Hillsborough ranks higher (88.9 vs 37.8 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 Fall River Elementary and West Hillsborough?
About 393 km in a straight line, between Fall River Mills and Hillsborough in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fall River Elementary: 275. West Hillsborough: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fall River Elementary and West Hillsborough rank in California?
Fall River Elementary is 2712th of 5,693 and West Hillsborough is 12th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).