Hillcrest Middle vs Sunridge Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 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
Sunridge Charter
Sebastopol · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
256 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Middle Sebastopol, California | Sunridge Charter Sebastopol, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 1,334 | #1361 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3139 of 15,369 | #18228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 297 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| city | Sebastopol | Sebastopol |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 60.0).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 32.4%).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 25.6).
- •Hillcrest Middle is the larger school with 297 students compared with 256.
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 Sunridge Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Middle ranks higher (70.9 vs 60.0 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 Sunridge Charter?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Sebastopol and Sebastopol in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Middle: 297. Sunridge Charter: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Middle and Sunridge Charter rank in California?
Hillcrest Middle is 175th of 1,334 and Sunridge Charter is 1361st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).