Foothill Ranch Middle vs Hillsdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill Ranch Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
509 students
Hillsdale Elementary
North Highlands · Public elementary · Grades K–6
234 students
| Measure | Foothill Ranch Middle Sacramento, California | Hillsdale Elementary North Highlands, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #978 of 1,334 | #3490 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13827 of 15,369 | #39746 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 509 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| city | Sacramento | North Highlands |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 19.7).
- •Hillsdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Hillsdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Hillsdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 92.9%).
- •Foothill Ranch Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 23.4).
- •Foothill Ranch Middle is the larger school with 509 students compared with 234.
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 Foothill Ranch Middle better than Hillsdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsdale Elementary ranks higher (28.1 vs 19.7 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 Foothill Ranch Middle and Hillsdale Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and North Highlands in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill Ranch Middle: 509. Hillsdale Elementary: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill Ranch Middle and Hillsdale Elementary rank in California?
Foothill Ranch Middle is 978th of 1,334 and Hillsdale Elementary is 3490th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).