Merton E. Hill Elementary vs Post Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merton E. Hill Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
278 students
Post Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
338 students
| Measure | Merton E. Hill Elementary Garden Grove, California | Post Elementary Westminster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1958 of 5,693 | #1657 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25758 of 50,301 | #21827 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 278 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| city | Garden Grove | Westminster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Post Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 49.1).
- •Post Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Post Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Post Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 86%).
- •Merton E. Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 26.0).
- •Post Elementary is the larger school with 338 students compared with 278.
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 Merton E. Hill Elementary better than Post Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Post Elementary ranks higher (54.8 vs 49.1 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 Merton E. Hill Elementary and Post Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Westminster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merton E. Hill Elementary: 278. Post Elementary: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merton E. Hill Elementary and Post Elementary rank in California?
Merton E. Hill Elementary is 1958th of 5,693 and Post Elementary is 1657th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).