Hilltop Drive Elementary vs Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop Drive Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
559 students
Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
613 students
| Measure | Hilltop Drive Elementary Chula Vista, California | Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2460 of 5,693 | #2861 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31264 of 50,301 | #34906 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 559 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 38% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop Drive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 35.6).
- •Hilltop Drive Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Hilltop Drive Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Hilltop Drive Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 74.6%).
- •Hilltop Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 23.6).
- •Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary is the larger school with 613 students compared with 559.
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 Hilltop Drive Elementary better than Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop Drive Elementary ranks higher (41.0 vs 35.6 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 Hilltop Drive Elementary and Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop Drive Elementary: 559. Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop Drive Elementary and Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary rank in California?
Hilltop Drive Elementary is 2460th of 5,693 and Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary is 2861st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).