Hillview Middle vs Menlo-Atherton High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 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
Menlo-Atherton High
Atherton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,158 students
| Measure | Hillview Middle Menlo Park, California | Menlo-Atherton High Atherton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 1,334 | #139 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #406 of 15,369 | #3819 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 846 | 2,158 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 2,158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.2% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 55% |
| city | Menlo Park | Atherton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillview Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 68.0).
- •Hillview Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 55%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 73%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 33%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.0).
- •Menlo-Atherton High is the larger school with 2,158 students compared with 846.
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 Menlo-Atherton High?
On the Success Index (US), Hillview Middle ranks higher (88.5 vs 68.0 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 Middle and Menlo-Atherton High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Menlo Park and Atherton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillview Middle: 846. Menlo-Atherton High: 2,158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillview Middle and Menlo-Atherton High rank in California?
Hillview Middle is 8th of 1,334 and Menlo-Atherton High is 139th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).