Hillview Middle vs La Entrada Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillview Middle
Menlo Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
846 students
La Entrada Middle
Menlo Park · Public middle · Grades 4–8
612 students
| Measure | Hillview Middle Menlo Park, California | La Entrada Middle Menlo Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #8 of 1,334 | #7 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #406 of 15,369 | #399 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 846 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.2% | 6.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Menlo Park | Menlo Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.5 vs 88.6).
- •La Entrada Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 84%).
- •La Entrada Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.9% vs 11.2%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.1).
- •Hillview Middle is the larger school with 846 students compared with 612.
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 Middle better than La Entrada Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillview Middle and La Entrada Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Menlo Park and Menlo Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillview Middle: 846. La Entrada Middle: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillview Middle and La Entrada Middle rank in California?
Hillview Middle is 8th of 1,334 and La Entrada Middle is 7th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).