Hillview Crest Elementary vs Searles Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillview Crest Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
Searles Elementary
Union City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
712 students
| Measure | Hillview Crest Elementary Hayward, California | Searles Elementary Union City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4078 of 5,693 | #3723 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43273 of 50,301 | #41239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 420 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 28% |
| city | Hayward | Union City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Searles Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 22.5).
- •Searles Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Searles Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Searles Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.2% vs 72.6%).
- •Searles Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.4 vs 28.0).
- •Searles Elementary is the larger school with 712 students compared with 420.
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 Hillview Crest Elementary better than Searles Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Searles Elementary ranks higher (25.8 vs 22.5 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 Hillview Crest Elementary and Searles Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hayward and Union City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillview Crest Elementary: 420. Searles Elementary: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillview Crest Elementary and Searles Elementary rank in California?
Hillview Crest Elementary is 4078th of 5,693 and Searles Elementary is 3723rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).