Granite Ridge Intermediate vs Hillside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granite Ridge Intermediate
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,167 students
Hillside Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–8
310 students
| Measure | Granite Ridge Intermediate Fresno, California | Hillside Elementary Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 1,334 | #2359 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2304 of 15,369 | #30294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,167 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 34.5% |
| city | Fresno | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Granite Ridge Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 42.5).
- •Granite Ridge Intermediate does better on math proficiency (69% vs 34.5%).
- •Granite Ridge Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 44.5%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 32.6%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 24.8).
- •Granite Ridge Intermediate is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 310.
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 Granite Ridge Intermediate better than Hillside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Granite Ridge Intermediate ranks higher (75.3 vs 42.5 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 Granite Ridge Intermediate and Hillside Elementary?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granite Ridge Intermediate: 1,167. Hillside Elementary: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granite Ridge Intermediate and Hillside Elementary rank in California?
Granite Ridge Intermediate is 129th of 1,334 and Hillside Elementary is 2359th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).