Fuerte Elementary vs Hillsdale Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fuerte Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
686 students
Hillsdale Middle
El Cajon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,481 students
| Measure | Fuerte Elementary El Cajon, California | Hillsdale Middle El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1063 of 5,693 | #454 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14170 of 50,301 | #8141 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 686 | 1,481 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 1,481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 45% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fuerte Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 47.7).
- •Fuerte Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 45%).
- •Fuerte Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Fuerte Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 73.3%).
- •Hillsdale Middle does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 26.4).
- •Hillsdale Middle is the larger school with 1,481 students compared with 686.
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 Fuerte Elementary better than Hillsdale Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fuerte Elementary ranks higher (65.9 vs 47.7 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 Fuerte Elementary and Hillsdale Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fuerte Elementary: 686. Hillsdale Middle: 1,481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fuerte Elementary and Hillsdale Middle rank in California?
Fuerte Elementary is 1063rd of 5,693 and Hillsdale Middle is 454th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).