Hillsdale Middle vs Rancho San Diego Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 593 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsdale Middle
El Cajon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,481 students
Rancho San Diego Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
| Measure | Hillsdale Middle El Cajon, California | Rancho San Diego Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #454 of 1,334 | #2111 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8141 of 15,369 | #27638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,481 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 1,481 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 56% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsdale Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 46.4).
- •Rancho San Diego Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 45%).
- •Hillsdale Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Hillsdale Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 78.6%).
- •Hillsdale Middle does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 25.4).
- •Hillsdale Middle is the larger school with 1,481 students compared with 533.
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 Middle better than Rancho San Diego Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsdale Middle ranks higher (47.7 vs 46.4 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 Middle and Rancho San Diego Elementary?
About 593 m in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsdale Middle: 1,481. Rancho San Diego Elementary: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsdale Middle and Rancho San Diego Elementary rank in California?
Hillsdale Middle is 454th of 1,334 and Rancho San Diego Elementary is 2111th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).