Hilltop Middle vs Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop Middle
Chula Vista · Public middle · Grades 7–8
866 students
Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter
Chula Vista · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
273 students
| Measure | Hilltop Middle Chula Vista, California | Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #662 of 1,334 | #2434 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11335 of 15,369 | #31008 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 866 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 866 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 37% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 32.8).
- •Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Hilltop Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 66.7%).
- •Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 22.8).
- •Hilltop Middle is the larger school with 866 students compared with 273.
- •Hilltop Middle is a public school while Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter 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 Hilltop Middle better than Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter ranks higher (41.4 vs 32.8 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 Middle and Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop Middle: 866. Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop Middle and Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter rank in California?
Hilltop Middle is 662nd of 1,334 and Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter is 2434th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).