Hillcrest Middle School vs Jane Ryan School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Middle School
Trumbull · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students
Jane Ryan School
Trumbull · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Middle School Trumbull, Connecticut | Jane Ryan School Trumbull, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #27 of 178 | #123 of 596 |
| National rank | #375 of 15,369 | #2402 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 792 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 77% |
| city | Trumbull | Trumbull |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 85.1).
- •Hillcrest Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Hillcrest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Jane Ryan School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% 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 438.
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 Hillcrest Middle School better than Jane Ryan School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Middle School ranks higher (88.8 vs 85.1 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 Hillcrest Middle School and Jane Ryan School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Trumbull and Trumbull in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Middle School: 792. Jane Ryan School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Middle School and Jane Ryan School rank in Connecticut?
Hillcrest Middle School is 27th of 178 and Jane Ryan School is 123rd of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).