Hillsdale Middle vs Steele Canyon High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km 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
Steele Canyon High
Spring Valley · Charter high · Grades 9–12
2,198 students
| Measure | Hillsdale Middle El Cajon, California | Steele Canyon High Spring Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #454 of 1,334 | #351 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8141 of 15,369 | #7739 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,481 | 2,198 |
| Enrollment | 1,481 | 2,198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 41% |
| city | El Cajon | Spring Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steele Canyon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 47.7).
- •Hillsdale Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Steele Canyon High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Steele Canyon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 73.3%).
- •Hillsdale Middle does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 24.4).
- •Steele Canyon High is the larger school with 2,198 students compared with 1,481.
- •Hillsdale Middle is a public school while Steele Canyon High is a charter 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 Hillsdale Middle better than Steele Canyon High?
On the Success Index (US), Steele Canyon High ranks higher (52.5 vs 47.7 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 Steele Canyon High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and Spring Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsdale Middle: 1,481. Steele Canyon High: 2,198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsdale Middle and Steele Canyon High rank in California?
Hillsdale Middle is 454th of 1,334 and Steele Canyon High is 351st of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).