Gravenstein Elementary vs Hillcrest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gravenstein Elementary
Sebastopol · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
Hillcrest Middle
Sebastopol · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
297 students
| Measure | Gravenstein Elementary Sebastopol, California | Hillcrest Middle Sebastopol, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #349 of 5,693 | #175 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5725 of 50,301 | #3139 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 464 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 55% |
| city | Sebastopol | Sebastopol |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gravenstein Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 70.9).
- •Gravenstein Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 55%).
- •Gravenstein Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 69%).
- •Gravenstein Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 30%).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.2).
- •Gravenstein Elementary is the larger school with 464 students compared with 297.
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 Gravenstein Elementary better than Hillcrest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gravenstein Elementary ranks higher (78.7 vs 70.9 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 Gravenstein Elementary and Hillcrest Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sebastopol and Sebastopol in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gravenstein Elementary: 464. Hillcrest Middle: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gravenstein Elementary and Hillcrest Middle rank in California?
Gravenstein Elementary is 349th of 5,693 and Hillcrest Middle is 175th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).