Hillcrest Middle vs Park Side Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.9 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
Park Side Elementary
Sebastopol · Public elementary · Grades K–4
268 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Middle Sebastopol, California | Park Side Elementary Sebastopol, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 1,334 | #1644 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3139 of 15,369 | #21677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 297 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| city | Sebastopol | Sebastopol |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 55.0).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 46.3%).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 22.3).
- •Hillcrest Middle is the larger school with 297 students compared with 268.
- •Hillcrest Middle is a charter school while Park Side Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Park Side Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Middle ranks higher (70.9 vs 55.0 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 Park Side Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Sebastopol and Sebastopol in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Middle: 297. Park Side Elementary: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Middle and Park Side Elementary rank in California?
Hillcrest Middle is 175th of 1,334 and Park Side Elementary is 1644th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).