Hillcrest Middle School vs Madison Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.1 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
Madison Middle School
Trumbull · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Middle School Trumbull, Connecticut | Madison Middle School Trumbull, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #27 of 178 | #54 of 178 |
| National rank | #375 of 15,369 | #860 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 792 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 70% |
| city | Trumbull | Trumbull |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 84.2).
- •Hillcrest Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 70%).
- •Hillcrest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 75%).
- •Madison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 22.1%).
- •Hillcrest Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.5).
- •Madison Middle School is the larger school with 857 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 Hillcrest Middle School better than Madison Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Middle School ranks higher (88.8 vs 84.2 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 Madison Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Trumbull and Trumbull in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Middle School: 792. Madison Middle School: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Middle School and Madison Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Hillcrest Middle School is 27th of 178 and Madison Middle School is 54th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).