Halecrest Elementary vs Hilltop Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halecrest Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
415 students
Hilltop Middle
Chula Vista · Public middle · Grades 7–8
866 students
| Measure | Halecrest Elementary Chula Vista, California | Hilltop Middle Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1813 of 5,693 | #662 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #24201 of 50,301 | #11335 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 415 | 866 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 866 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 23% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Halecrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 32.8).
- •Halecrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Halecrest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Halecrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 52.2%).
- •Hilltop Middle does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.1).
- •Hilltop Middle is the larger school with 866 students compared with 415.
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 Halecrest Elementary better than Hilltop Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Halecrest Elementary ranks higher (51.4 vs 32.8 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 Halecrest Elementary and Hilltop Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halecrest Elementary: 415. Hilltop Middle: 866. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halecrest Elementary and Hilltop Middle rank in California?
Halecrest Elementary is 1813th of 5,693 and Hilltop Middle is 662nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).