Florence Nightingale Middle vs Hillside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 604 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Nightingale Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
773 students
Hillside Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
92 students
| Measure | Florence Nightingale Middle Los Angeles, California | Hillside Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 1,334 | #4572 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11713 of 15,369 | #45853 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 773 | 92 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 92 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 12% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence Nightingale Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 18.4).
- •Florence Nightingale Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 12%).
- •Florence Nightingale Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Florence Nightingale Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 91.3%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.8).
- •Florence Nightingale Middle is the larger school with 773 students compared with 92.
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 Florence Nightingale Middle better than Hillside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Florence Nightingale Middle ranks higher (31.1 vs 18.4 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 Florence Nightingale Middle and Hillside Elementary?
About 604 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Nightingale Middle: 773. Hillside Elementary: 92. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Nightingale Middle and Hillside Elementary rank in California?
Florence Nightingale Middle is 702nd of 1,334 and Hillside Elementary is 4572nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).