Alameda Middle School vs Hillside Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Idaho, United States, 317 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alameda Middle School
Pocatello · Public middle · Grades 6–8
572 students
Hillside Junior High School
Boise · Public middle · Grades 7–9
561 students
| Measure | Alameda Middle School Pocatello, Idaho | Hillside Junior High School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 106 | #24 of 106 |
| National rank | #5038 of 15,369 | #4883 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 572 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| city | Pocatello | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.0 vs 62.7).
- •Alameda Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Alameda Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Hillside Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 46.2%).
- •Hillside Junior High School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.3).
- •Alameda Middle School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 561.
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 Alameda Middle School better than Hillside Junior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alameda Middle School and Hillside Junior High School?
About 317 km in a straight line, between Pocatello and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alameda Middle School: 572. Hillside Junior High School: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alameda Middle School and Hillside Junior High School rank in Idaho?
Alameda Middle School is 25th of 106 and Hillside Junior High School is 24th of 106 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).