Maze Middle vs Sunnyslope 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.
Maze Middle
Hollister · Public middle · Grades 6–8
580 students
Sunnyslope Elementary
Hollister · Public elementary · Grades K–5
602 students
| Measure | Maze Middle Hollister, California | Sunnyslope Elementary Hollister, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #810 of 1,334 | #3194 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12659 of 15,369 | #37524 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 580 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 37% |
| city | Hollister | Hollister |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunnyslope Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 26.1).
- •Sunnyslope Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Maze Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 70.8%).
- •Maze Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.3).
- •Sunnyslope Elementary is the larger school with 602 students compared with 580.
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 Sunnyslope Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunnyslope Elementary ranks higher (31.6 vs 26.1 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 Maze Middle and Sunnyslope Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hollister and Hollister in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maze Middle: 580. Sunnyslope Elementary: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maze Middle and Sunnyslope Elementary rank in California?
Maze Middle is 810th of 1,334 and Sunnyslope Elementary is 3194th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).