Hillview Middle vs Oak Knoll Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 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
Oak Knoll Elementary
Menlo Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
574 students
| Measure | Hillview Middle Menlo Park, California | Oak Knoll Elementary Menlo Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #8 of 1,334 | #42 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #406 of 15,369 | #2414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 846 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.2% | 5.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 85% |
| city | Menlo Park | Menlo Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillview Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 85.1).
- •Oak Knoll Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Oak Knoll Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.7% vs 11.2%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.1).
- •Hillview Middle is the larger school with 846 students compared with 574.
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 Oak Knoll Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillview Middle ranks higher (88.5 vs 85.1 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 Oak Knoll Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Menlo Park and Menlo Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillview Middle: 846. Oak Knoll Elementary: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillview Middle and Oak Knoll Elementary rank in California?
Hillview Middle is 8th of 1,334 and Oak Knoll Elementary is 42nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).