El Sol Elementary vs Hillside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Sol Elementary
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students
Hillside Middle School
Kalamazoo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students
| Measure | El Sol Elementary Kalamazoo, Michigan | Hillside Middle School Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #811 of 1,581 | #417 of 485 |
| National rank | #28093 of 50,301 | #13186 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 368 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Sol Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 23.2).
- •El Sol Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •El Sol Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •El Sol Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 60.1%).
- •El Sol Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.6).
- •Hillside Middle School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 368.
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 El Sol Elementary better than Hillside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), El Sol Elementary ranks higher (45.7 vs 23.2 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 El Sol Elementary and Hillside Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Sol Elementary: 368. Hillside Middle School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Sol Elementary and Hillside Middle School rank in Michigan?
El Sol Elementary is 811th of 1,581 and Hillside Middle School is 417th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).