Hillsdale Middle vs Vista Grande Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 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
Vista Grande Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
633 students
| Measure | Hillsdale Middle El Cajon, California | Vista Grande Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #454 of 1,334 | #1778 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8141 of 15,369 | #23443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,481 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 1,481 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Grande Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 47.7).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Hillsdale Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 73.3%).
- •Hillsdale Middle does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 25.3).
- •Hillsdale Middle is the larger school with 1,481 students compared with 633.
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 Vista Grande Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Grande Elementary 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 Vista Grande Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsdale Middle: 1,481. Vista Grande Elementary: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsdale Middle and Vista Grande Elementary rank in California?
Hillsdale Middle is 454th of 1,334 and Vista Grande Elementary is 1778th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).