Hill Creek Elementary vs Riverview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.9 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
Riverview Elementary
Lakeside · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
469 students
| Measure | Hill Creek Elementary Santee, California | Riverview Elementary Lakeside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3110 of 5,693 | #799 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36911 of 50,301 | #11033 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 695 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 70% |
| city | Santee | Lakeside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 32.5).
- •Riverview Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 33%).
- •Riverview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 36%).
- •Riverview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 47.3%).
- •Hill Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.7).
- •Hill Creek Elementary is the larger school with 695 students compared with 469.
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 Riverview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverview Elementary ranks higher (70.4 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 Riverview Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Santee and Lakeside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hill Creek Elementary: 695. Riverview Elementary: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hill Creek Elementary and Riverview Elementary rank in California?
Hill Creek Elementary is 3110th of 5,693 and Riverview Elementary is 799th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).