Highgrove Elementary vs University Heights Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 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
University Heights Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 7–8
870 students
| Measure | Highgrove Elementary Riverside, California | University Heights Middle Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3620 of 5,693 | #983 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #40652 of 50,301 | #13871 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 848 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 848 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 20% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highgrove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 19.5).
- •Highgrove Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 20%).
- •Highgrove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 91.4%).
- •University Heights Middle does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 26.5).
- •University Heights Middle is the larger school with 870 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 University Heights Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Highgrove Elementary ranks higher (26.6 vs 19.5 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 University Heights Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highgrove Elementary: 848. University Heights Middle: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highgrove Elementary and University Heights Middle rank in California?
Highgrove Elementary is 3620th of 5,693 and University Heights Middle is 983rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).