Hesperian Elementary vs Hillside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hesperian Elementary
San Lorenzo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
Hillside Elementary
San Leandro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
347 students
| Measure | Hesperian Elementary San Lorenzo, California | Hillside Elementary San Leandro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4927 of 5,693 | #5574 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47485 of 50,301 | #49790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 500 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 12% |
| city | San Lorenzo | San Leandro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hesperian Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.3 vs 8.6).
- •Hesperian Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Hesperian Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 20%).
- •Hesperian Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 87%).
- •Hesperian Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.8).
- •Hesperian Elementary is the larger school with 500 students compared with 347.
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 Hesperian Elementary better than Hillside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hesperian Elementary ranks higher (15.3 vs 8.6 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 Hesperian Elementary and Hillside Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Lorenzo and San Leandro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hesperian Elementary: 500. Hillside Elementary: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hesperian Elementary and Hillside Elementary rank in California?
Hesperian Elementary is 4927th of 5,693 and Hillside Elementary is 5574th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).