Mission Hill Middle vs Westlake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mission Hill Middle
Santa Cruz · Public middle · Grades 6–8
510 students
Westlake Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
| Measure | Mission Hill Middle Santa Cruz, California | Westlake Elementary Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #225 of 1,334 | #565 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4145 of 15,369 | #8117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 510 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 68% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westlake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 66.2).
- •Westlake Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 50%).
- •Westlake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Westlake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 32%).
- •Mission Hill Middle does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.6).
- •Mission Hill Middle is the larger school with 510 students compared with 453.
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 Mission Hill Middle better than Westlake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westlake Elementary ranks higher (74.8 vs 66.2 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 Mission Hill Middle and Westlake Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mission Hill Middle: 510. Westlake Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mission Hill Middle and Westlake Elementary rank in California?
Mission Hill Middle is 225th of 1,334 and Westlake Elementary is 565th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).