Hillsdale Elementary vs Pioneer TK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsdale Elementary
North Highlands · Public elementary · Grades K–6
234 students
Pioneer TK-8
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
648 students
| Measure | Hillsdale Elementary North Highlands, California | Pioneer TK-8 Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3490 of 5,693 | #2883 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39746 of 50,301 | #35111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 234 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | North Highlands | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer TK-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 28.1).
- •Pioneer TK-8 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Pioneer TK-8 does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Pioneer TK-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 87.6%).
- •Hillsdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 25.9).
- •Pioneer TK-8 is the larger school with 648 students compared with 234.
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 Hillsdale Elementary better than Pioneer TK-8?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer TK-8 ranks higher (35.3 vs 28.1 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 Hillsdale Elementary and Pioneer TK-8?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between North Highlands and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsdale Elementary: 234. Pioneer TK-8: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsdale Elementary and Pioneer TK-8 rank in California?
Hillsdale Elementary is 3490th of 5,693 and Pioneer TK-8 is 2883rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).