Highgrove Elementary vs Terrace Hills 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.
Highgrove Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
848 students
Terrace Hills Middle
Grand Terrace · Public middle · Grades 7–8
852 students
| Measure | Highgrove Elementary Riverside, California | Terrace Hills Middle Grand Terrace, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3620 of 5,693 | #1021 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #40652 of 50,301 | #14083 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 848 | 852 |
| Enrollment | 848 | 852 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 20% |
| city | Riverside | Grand Terrace |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highgrove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 18.2).
- •Highgrove Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 20%).
- •Highgrove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Terrace Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 80.4%).
- •Terrace Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 26.5).
- •Terrace Hills Middle is the larger school with 852 students compared with 848.
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 Highgrove Elementary better than Terrace Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Highgrove Elementary ranks higher (26.6 vs 18.2 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 Highgrove Elementary and Terrace Hills Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Grand Terrace in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highgrove Elementary: 848. Terrace Hills Middle: 852. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highgrove Elementary and Terrace Hills Middle rank in California?
Highgrove Elementary is 3620th of 5,693 and Terrace Hills Middle is 1021st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).