Hillview Middle vs Murray Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 192 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
Murray Middle
Ridgecrest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students
| Measure | Hillview Middle Whittier, California | Murray Middle Ridgecrest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #617 of 1,334 | #541 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10754 of 15,369 | #9517 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 643 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| city | Whittier | Ridgecrest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murray Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 35.5).
- •Hillview Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Murray Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Murray Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 75.3%).
- •Hillview Middle does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 22.2).
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 Murray Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Murray Middle ranks higher (41.4 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 Murray Middle?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Ridgecrest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillview Middle: 643. Murray Middle: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillview Middle and Murray Middle rank in California?
Hillview Middle is 617th of 1,334 and Murray Middle is 541st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).