Heights Elementary vs Hillview Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 882 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heights Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
Hillview Junior High
Pittsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
893 students
| Measure | Heights Elementary Pittsburg, California | Hillview Junior High Pittsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4802 of 5,693 | #1114 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46916 of 50,301 | #14524 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 547 | 893 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 893 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| city | Pittsburg | Pittsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 15.3).
- •Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Hillview Junior High does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Hillview Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 83.4%).
- •Hillview Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.8).
- •Hillview Junior High is the larger school with 893 students compared with 547.
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 Heights Elementary better than Hillview Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Heights Elementary ranks higher (16.4 vs 15.3 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 Heights Elementary and Hillview Junior High?
About 882 m in a straight line, between Pittsburg and Pittsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights Elementary: 547. Hillview Junior High: 893. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights Elementary and Hillview Junior High rank in California?
Heights Elementary is 4802nd of 5,693 and Hillview Junior High is 1114th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).