Harden Middle vs Hillview Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 388 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harden Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,101 students
Hillview Middle
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,100 students
| Measure | Harden Middle Salinas, California | Hillview Middle Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1044 of 1,334 | #476 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14215 of 15,369 | #8573 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,101 | 1,100 |
| Enrollment | 1,101 | 1,100 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 40% |
| city | Salinas | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillview Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 17.3).
- •Hillview Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 19%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 34%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 82.2%).
- •Harden Middle does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 25.0).
- •Harden Middle is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 1,100.
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 Harden Middle better than Hillview Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillview Middle ranks higher (45.7 vs 17.3 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 Harden Middle and Hillview Middle?
About 388 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harden Middle: 1,101. Hillview Middle: 1,100. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harden Middle and Hillview Middle rank in California?
Harden Middle is 1044th of 1,334 and Hillview Middle is 476th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).