Maze Middle vs R. O. Hardin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maze Middle
Hollister · Public middle · Grades 6–8
580 students
R. O. Hardin Elementary
Hollister · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students
| Measure | Maze Middle Hollister, California | R. O. Hardin Elementary Hollister, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #810 of 1,334 | #5041 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12659 of 15,369 | #47884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 580 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 19% |
| city | Hollister | Hollister |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maze Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 14.5).
- •Maze Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 19%).
- •Maze Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Maze Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 84.4%).
- •Maze Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.1).
- •Maze Middle is the larger school with 580 students compared with 461.
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 Maze Middle better than R. O. Hardin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Maze Middle ranks higher (26.1 vs 14.5 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 Maze Middle and R. O. Hardin Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hollister and Hollister in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maze Middle: 580. R. O. Hardin Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maze Middle and R. O. Hardin Elementary rank in California?
Maze Middle is 810th of 1,334 and R. O. Hardin Elementary is 5041st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).