Englewood Elementary School vs Hillcrest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Englewood Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
522 students
Hillcrest Middle School
Tuscaloosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students
| Measure | Englewood Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Hillcrest Middle School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 699 | #167 of 263 |
| National rank | #27819 of 50,301 | #10449 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 522 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 36% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Englewood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 37.0).
- •Englewood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Englewood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Hillcrest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 60.9%).
- •Englewood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 19.4).
- •Hillcrest Middle School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 522.
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 Englewood Elementary School better than Hillcrest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Englewood Elementary School ranks higher (46.1 vs 37.0 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 Englewood Elementary School and Hillcrest Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Englewood Elementary School: 522. Hillcrest Middle School: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Englewood Elementary School and Hillcrest Middle School rank in Alabama?
Englewood Elementary School is 356th of 699 and Hillcrest Middle School is 167th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).