Hillside Elementary vs Sierra View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–8
310 students
Sierra View Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
365 students
| Measure | Hillside Elementary Madera, California | Sierra View Elementary Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2359 of 5,693 | #1689 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30294 of 50,301 | #22324 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 310 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 47% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 42.5).
- •Sierra View Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •Sierra View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 44.5%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 37.8%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 24.3).
- •Sierra View Elementary is the larger school with 365 students compared with 310.
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 Hillside Elementary better than Sierra View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra View Elementary ranks higher (54.1 vs 42.5 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 Hillside Elementary and Sierra View Elementary?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Elementary: 310. Sierra View Elementary: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Elementary and Sierra View Elementary rank in California?
Hillside Elementary is 2359th of 5,693 and Sierra View Elementary is 1689th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).