Hillview Middle vs Quartz Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 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
Quartz Hill Elementary
Quartz Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–6
845 students
| Measure | Hillview Middle Palmdale, California | Quartz Hill Elementary Quartz Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #476 of 1,334 | #3887 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8573 of 15,369 | #42253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,100 | 845 |
| Enrollment | 1,100 | 845 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 25% |
| city | Palmdale | Quartz Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillview Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 24.1).
- •Hillview Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 25%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 63.3%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 25.6).
- •Hillview Middle is the larger school with 1,100 students compared with 845.
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 Quartz Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillview Middle ranks higher (45.7 vs 24.1 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 Quartz Hill Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Quartz Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillview Middle: 1,100. Quartz Hill Elementary: 845. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillview Middle and Quartz Hill Elementary rank in California?
Hillview Middle is 476th of 1,334 and Quartz Hill Elementary is 3887th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).