Eastern Middle School vs Hillcrest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 41 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastern Middle School
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students
Hillcrest Middle School
Trumbull · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students
| Measure | Eastern Middle School Riverside, Connecticut | Hillcrest Middle School Trumbull, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #6 of 178 | #27 of 178 |
| National rank | #50 of 15,369 | #375 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 797 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.9% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| city | Riverside | Trumbull |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastern Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.0 vs 88.8).
- •Eastern Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Eastern Middle School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •Eastern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.9% vs 22.1%).
- •Eastern Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.9).
- •Eastern Middle School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 792.
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 Eastern Middle School better than Hillcrest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Eastern Middle School ranks higher (95.0 vs 88.8 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 Eastern Middle School and Hillcrest Middle School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Trumbull in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastern Middle School: 797. Hillcrest Middle School: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastern Middle School and Hillcrest Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Eastern Middle School is 6th of 178 and Hillcrest Middle School is 27th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).