Hillcrest Middle vs Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 628 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Middle
Sebastopol · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
297 students
Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
298 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Middle Sebastopol, California | Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 1,334 | #1299 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3139 of 15,369 | #15205 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 297 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 11% |
| city | Sebastopol | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 8.5).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 11%).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 22%).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 90.6%).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.3).
- •Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle is the larger school with 298 students compared with 297.
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 Middle better than Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Middle ranks higher (70.9 vs 8.5 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 Middle and Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle?
About 628 km in a straight line, between Sebastopol and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Middle: 297. Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Middle and Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle rank in California?
Hillcrest Middle is 175th of 1,334 and Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle is 1299th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).