Hillcrest High vs Ysmael Villegas Middle
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.
Hillcrest High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,780 students
Ysmael Villegas Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,136 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High Riverside, California | Ysmael Villegas Middle Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 1,343 | #678 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10790 of 16,910 | #11458 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,780 | 1,136 |
| Enrollment | 1,780 | 1,136 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 36% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 32.3).
- •Hillcrest High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Hillcrest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 78%).
- •Hillcrest High does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 24.2).
- •Hillcrest High is the larger school with 1,780 students compared with 1,136.
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 High better than Ysmael Villegas Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest High ranks higher (40.7 vs 32.3 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 High and Ysmael Villegas Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High: 1,780. Ysmael Villegas Middle: 1,136. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High and Ysmael Villegas Middle rank in California?
Hillcrest High is 569th of 1,343 and Ysmael Villegas Middle is 678th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).