Golden Valley Middle vs Hillside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Valley Middle
San Bernardino · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students
Hillside Elementary
San Bernardino · Public elementary · Grades K–6
586 students
| Measure | Golden Valley Middle San Bernardino, California | Hillside Elementary San Bernardino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1102 of 1,334 | #1418 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14487 of 15,369 | #18849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 742 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 68% |
| city | San Bernardino | San Bernardino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 15.6).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 17%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 36%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 95%).
- •Golden Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.7).
- •Golden Valley Middle is the larger school with 742 students compared with 586.
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 Golden Valley Middle better than Hillside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Elementary ranks higher (59.0 vs 15.6 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 Golden Valley Middle and Hillside Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and San Bernardino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Valley Middle: 742. Hillside Elementary: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Valley Middle and Hillside Elementary rank in California?
Golden Valley Middle is 1102nd of 1,334 and Hillside Elementary is 1418th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).