Glen Alta Elementary vs Hillside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Alta Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–8
112 students
Hillside Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
92 students
| Measure | Glen Alta Elementary Los Angeles, California | Hillside Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3554 of 5,693 | #4572 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40210 of 50,301 | #45853 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 112 | 92 |
| Enrollment | 112 | 92 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen Alta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 18.4).
- •Glen Alta Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Glen Alta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 97.3%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.0).
- •Glen Alta Elementary is the larger school with 112 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 Glen Alta Elementary better than Hillside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glen Alta Elementary ranks higher (27.3 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 Glen Alta Elementary and Hillside Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Alta Elementary: 112. Hillside Elementary: 92. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Alta Elementary and Hillside Elementary rank in California?
Glen Alta Elementary is 3554th of 5,693 and Hillside Elementary is 4572nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).