Hillside Middle vs Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Middle
Simi Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,138 students
Vista Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
567 students
| Measure | Hillside Middle Simi Valley, California | Vista Elementary Simi Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #409 of 1,334 | #528 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7524 of 15,369 | #7747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,138 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 1,138 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 76% |
| city | Simi Valley | Simi Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 50.6).
- •Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 43%).
- •Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 55%).
- •Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 45.5%).
- •Hillside Middle does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.6).
- •Hillside Middle is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 567.
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 Middle better than Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Elementary ranks higher (75.4 vs 50.6 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 Middle and Vista Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Simi Valley and Simi Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Middle: 1,138. Vista Elementary: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Middle and Vista Elementary rank in California?
Hillside Middle is 409th of 1,334 and Vista Elementary is 528th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).