Glen A. Wilson High vs Newton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen A. Wilson High
Hacienda Heights Β· Public high Β· Grades 9β12
1,456 students
Newton Middle
Hacienda Heights Β· Public middle Β· Grades 6β8
565 students
| Measure | Glen A. Wilson High Hacienda Heights, California | Newton Middle Hacienda Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 1,343 | #542 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6818 of 16,910 | #9518 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9β12 | Grades 6β8 |
| Students | 1,456 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 35% |
| city | Hacienda Heights | Hacienda Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Glen A. Wilson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 41.4).
- β’Glen A. Wilson High does better on math proficiency (60% vs 35%).
- β’Glen A. Wilson High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 60%).
- β’Glen A. Wilson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 67.4%).
- β’Newton Middle does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.7).
- β’Glen A. Wilson High is the larger school with 1,456 students compared with 565.
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 Glen A. Wilson High better than Newton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Glen A. Wilson High ranks higher (55.9 vs 41.4 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 Glen A. Wilson High and Newton Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hacienda Heights and Hacienda Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen A. Wilson High: 1,456. Newton Middle: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen A. Wilson High and Newton Middle rank in California?
Glen A. Wilson High is 300th of 1,343 and Newton Middle is 542nd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).