Hillcrest Elementary vs Macy Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary
Monterey Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
439 students
Macy Intermediate
Monterey Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
576 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Monterey Park, California | Macy Intermediate Monterey Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2364 of 5,693 | #752 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #30364 of 50,301 | #12203 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 439 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 28% |
| city | Monterey Park | Monterey Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 28.5).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 28%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 76%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.3).
- •Macy Intermediate is the larger school with 576 students compared with 439.
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 Hillcrest Elementary better than Macy Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elementary ranks higher (42.4 vs 28.5 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 Hillcrest Elementary and Macy Intermediate?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Monterey Park and Monterey Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 439. Macy Intermediate: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and Macy Intermediate rank in California?
Hillcrest Elementary is 2364th of 5,693 and Macy Intermediate is 752nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).