Daniels Farm School vs Hillcrest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniels Farm School
Trumbull · Public elementary · Grades K–5
484 students
Hillcrest Middle School
Trumbull · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students
| Measure | Daniels Farm School Trumbull, Connecticut | Hillcrest Middle School Trumbull, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #85 of 596 | #27 of 178 |
| National rank | #1089 of 50,301 | #375 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 484 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 78% |
| city | Trumbull | Trumbull |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.7 vs 88.8).
- •Daniels Farm School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 78%).
- •Daniels Farm School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 86%).
- •Daniels Farm School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 22.1%).
- •Hillcrest Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.6).
- •Hillcrest Middle School is the larger school with 792 students compared with 484.
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 Daniels Farm School better than Hillcrest Middle 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 Daniels Farm School and Hillcrest Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Trumbull and Trumbull in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniels Farm School: 484. Hillcrest Middle School: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniels Farm School and Hillcrest Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Daniels Farm School is 85th of 596 and Hillcrest Middle School is 27th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).