Hillview Middle vs Leffingwell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Leffingwell Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | Hillview Middle Whittier, California | Leffingwell Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #617 of 1,334 | #1065 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10754 of 15,369 | #14187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 643 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leffingwell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 35.5).
- •Leffingwell Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Leffingwell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 47%).
- •Leffingwell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 75.3%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 25.0).
- •Hillview Middle is the larger school with 643 students compared with 551.
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 Leffingwell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Leffingwell Elementary ranks higher (65.9 vs 35.5 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 Leffingwell Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillview Middle: 643. Leffingwell Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillview Middle and Leffingwell Elementary rank in California?
Hillview Middle is 617th of 1,334 and Leffingwell Elementary is 1065th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).