Gravenstein First 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 First
Sebastopol · Public elementary · Grades 1–1
37 students
Hillcrest Middle
Sebastopol · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
297 students
| Measure | Gravenstein First Sebastopol, California | Hillcrest Middle Sebastopol, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #175 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #3139 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–1 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 37 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 37 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 69% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | Sebastopol | Sebastopol |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 69.7).
- •Gravenstein First does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 30%).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.5).
- •Hillcrest Middle is the larger school with 297 students compared with 37.
- •Gravenstein First is a public school while Hillcrest Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 First better than Hillcrest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Middle ranks higher (70.9 vs 69.7 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 First and Hillcrest Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sebastopol and Sebastopol in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gravenstein First: 37. Hillcrest Middle: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gravenstein First and Hillcrest Middle rank in California?
Gravenstein First is unranked and Hillcrest Middle is 175th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).