Hillcrest High School vs Mountain Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest High School
Ammon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,230 students
Mountain Valley Elementary School
Ammon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
398 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High School Ammon, Idaho | Mountain Valley Elementary School Ammon, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 134 | #150 of 352 |
| National rank | #9031 of 16,910 | #21529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,230 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 1,230 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 49% |
| city | Ammon | Ammon |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 47.6).
- •Mountain Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 29%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 41.5%).
- •Mountain Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 24.6).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 1,230 students compared with 398.
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 High School better than Mountain Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Valley Elementary School ranks higher (55.2 vs 47.6 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 High School and Mountain Valley Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ammon and Ammon in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High School: 1,230. Mountain Valley Elementary School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High School and Mountain Valley Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Hillcrest High School is 76th of 134 and Mountain Valley Elementary School is 150th of 352 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).