Hillview Middle vs Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford
Palo Alto · Public other · Grades K–12
15 students
| Measure | Hillview Middle Menlo Park, California | Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #8 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #406 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 846 | 15 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 15 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.2% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 5.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Menlo Park | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillview Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 20%).
- •Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford does better on students per teacher (5.0 vs 15.7).
- •Hillview Middle is the larger school with 846 students compared with 15.
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 Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford?
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 Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Menlo Park and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillview Middle: 846. Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford: 15. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillview Middle and Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford rank in California?
Hillview Middle is 8th of 1,334 and Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).