Hill Creek Elementary vs River Valley Charter
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.
Hill Creek Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
695 students
River Valley Charter
Lakeside · Charter high · Grades 7–12
231 students
| Measure | Hill Creek Elementary Santee, California | River Valley Charter Lakeside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3110 of 5,693 | #99 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #36911 of 50,301 | #3061 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 695 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 52% |
| city | Santee | Lakeside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Valley Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 32.5).
- •River Valley Charter does better on math proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •River Valley Charter does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 36%).
- •River Valley Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 47.3%).
- •River Valley Charter does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 24.0).
- •Hill Creek Elementary is the larger school with 695 students compared with 231.
- •Hill Creek Elementary is a public school while River Valley Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 River Valley Charter?
On the Success Index (US), River Valley Charter ranks higher (71.0 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 River Valley Charter?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Santee and Lakeside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hill Creek Elementary: 695. River Valley Charter: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hill Creek Elementary and River Valley Charter rank in California?
Hill Creek Elementary is 3110th of 5,693 and River Valley Charter is 99th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).