Hill Creek Elementary vs Lakeside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill Creek Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
695 students
Lakeside Middle
Lakeside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students
| Measure | Hill Creek Elementary Santee, California | Lakeside Middle Lakeside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3110 of 5,693 | #463 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #36911 of 50,301 | #8257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 695 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 34% |
| city | Santee | Lakeside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 32.5).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 47.3%).
- •Hill Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.1).
- •Lakeside Middle is the larger school with 724 students compared with 695.
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 Hill Creek Elementary better than Lakeside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle ranks higher (47.2 vs 32.5 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 Hill Creek Elementary and Lakeside Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Santee and Lakeside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hill Creek Elementary: 695. Lakeside Middle: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hill Creek Elementary and Lakeside Middle rank in California?
Hill Creek Elementary is 3110th of 5,693 and Lakeside Middle is 463rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).