Hillview Middle vs La Colima Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillview Middle
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students
La Colima Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
| Measure | Hillview Middle Whittier, California | La Colima Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #617 of 1,334 | #2810 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10754 of 15,369 | #34452 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 643 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.5 vs 36.3).
- •La Colima Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •La Colima Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 77.2%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.0).
- •Hillview Middle is the larger school with 643 students compared with 378.
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 La Colima Elementary?
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 La Colima Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillview Middle: 643. La Colima Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillview Middle and La Colima Elementary rank in California?
Hillview Middle is 617th of 1,334 and La Colima Elementary is 2810th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).