Booth Hill School vs Hillcrest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booth Hill School
Shelton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
304 students
Hillcrest Middle School
Trumbull · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students
| Measure | Booth Hill School Shelton, Connecticut | Hillcrest Middle School Trumbull, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #159 of 596 | #27 of 178 |
| National rank | #3872 of 50,301 | #375 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 304 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 78% |
| city | Shelton | Trumbull |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 82.0).
- •Hillcrest Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Hillcrest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 72%).
- •Hillcrest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 26%).
- •Booth Hill School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 13.9).
- •Hillcrest Middle School is the larger school with 792 students compared with 304.
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 Booth Hill School better than Hillcrest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Middle School ranks higher (88.8 vs 82.0 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 Booth Hill School and Hillcrest Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Shelton and Trumbull in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booth Hill School: 304. Hillcrest Middle School: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booth Hill School and Hillcrest Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Booth Hill School is 159th of 596 and Hillcrest Middle School is 27th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).