Desert View Elementary School vs Highland Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert View Elementary School
Hermiston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students
Highland Hills Elementary School
Hermiston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
| Measure | Desert View Elementary School Hermiston, Oregon | Highland Hills Elementary School Hermiston, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 678 | #238 of 678 |
| National rank | #26656 of 50,301 | #26355 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 351 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 51% |
| city | Hermiston | Hermiston |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.7 vs 48.2).
- •Desert View Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Highland Hills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Highland Hills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 91.7%).
- •Highland Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.3).
- •Desert View Elementary School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 308.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Desert View Elementary School better than Highland Hills Elementary 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 Desert View Elementary School and Highland Hills Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hermiston and Hermiston in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert View Elementary School: 351. Highland Hills Elementary School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert View Elementary School and Highland Hills Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Desert View Elementary School is 246th of 678 and Highland Hills Elementary School is 238th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).