Hillcrest Elementary vs Potrero Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Potrero Heights Elementary
South San Gabriel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Monterey Park, California | Potrero Heights Elementary South San Gabriel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2364 of 5,693 | #1637 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30364 of 50,301 | #21608 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 439 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| city | Monterey Park | South San Gabriel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Potrero Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 42.4).
- •Potrero Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Potrero Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •Potrero Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 70.4%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 23.8).
- •Hillcrest Elementary is the larger school with 439 students compared with 380.
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 Potrero Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Potrero Heights Elementary ranks higher (55.1 vs 42.4 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 Potrero Heights Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Monterey Park and South San Gabriel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 439. Potrero Heights Elementary: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and Potrero Heights Elementary rank in California?
Hillcrest Elementary is 2364th of 5,693 and Potrero Heights Elementary is 1637th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).