Southside Elementary vs Sunnyslope Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southside Elementary
Hollister · Public elementary · Grades K–8
267 students
Sunnyslope Elementary
Hollister · Public elementary · Grades K–5
602 students
| Measure | Southside Elementary Hollister, California | Sunnyslope Elementary Hollister, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1408 of 5,693 | #3194 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18748 of 50,301 | #37524 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 267 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Hollister | Hollister |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 31.6).
- •Southside Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 70.8%).
- •Sunnyslope Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.3).
- •Sunnyslope Elementary is the larger school with 602 students compared with 267.
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 Southside Elementary better than Sunnyslope Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Elementary ranks higher (59.2 vs 31.6 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 Southside Elementary and Sunnyslope Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Hollister and Hollister in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southside Elementary: 267. Sunnyslope Elementary: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southside Elementary and Sunnyslope Elementary rank in California?
Southside Elementary is 1408th of 5,693 and Sunnyslope Elementary is 3194th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).