Hillview Middle vs Joe Walker Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillview Middle
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,100 students
Joe Walker Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | Hillview Middle Palmdale, California | Joe Walker Middle Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #476 of 1,334 | #591 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8573 of 15,369 | #10277 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,100 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 1,100 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 27% |
| city | Palmdale | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillview Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 38.0).
- •Hillview Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Joe Walker Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 59.2%).
- •Joe Walker Middle does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 25.0).
- •Hillview Middle is the larger school with 1,100 students compared with 781.
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 Joe Walker Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillview Middle ranks higher (45.7 vs 38.0 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 Joe Walker Middle?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillview Middle: 1,100. Joe Walker Middle: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillview Middle and Joe Walker Middle rank in California?
Hillview Middle is 476th of 1,334 and Joe Walker Middle is 591st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).