Hillcrest High School vs Sandcreek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 335 m 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
Sandcreek Middle School
Idaho Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
592 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High School Ammon, Idaho | Sandcreek Middle School Idaho Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 134 | #33 of 106 |
| National rank | #9031 of 16,910 | #5552 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,230 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 1,230 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 44% |
| city | Ammon | Idaho Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandcreek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 47.6).
- •Sandcreek Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 29%).
- •Sandcreek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 33.6%).
- •Sandcreek Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 24.6).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 1,230 students compared with 592.
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 Sandcreek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sandcreek Middle School ranks higher (59.7 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 Sandcreek Middle School?
About 335 m in a straight line, between Ammon and Idaho Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High School: 1,230. Sandcreek Middle School: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High School and Sandcreek Middle School rank in Idaho?
Hillcrest High School is 76th of 134 and Sandcreek Middle School is 33rd of 106 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).