Hillview Junior High vs Parkside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillview Junior High
Pittsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
893 students
Parkside Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
| Measure | Hillview Junior High Pittsburg, California | Parkside Elementary Pittsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1114 of 1,334 | #4777 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14524 of 15,369 | #46830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 893 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 893 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 25% |
| city | Pittsburg | Pittsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.6 vs 15.3).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 14%).
- •Hillview Junior High does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Hillview Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 83.5%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 21.8).
- •Hillview Junior High is the larger school with 893 students compared with 565.
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 Junior High better than Parkside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Elementary ranks higher (16.6 vs 15.3 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 Junior High and Parkside Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Pittsburg and Pittsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillview Junior High: 893. Parkside Elementary: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillview Junior High and Parkside Elementary rank in California?
Hillview Junior High is 1114th of 1,334 and Parkside Elementary is 4777th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).