Hillsdale Elementary vs Mary McPherson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsdale Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
769 students
Mary McPherson Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Hillsdale Elementary Meridian, Idaho | Mary McPherson Elementary Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #34 of 352 | #53 of 352 |
| National rank | #9447 of 50,301 | #12018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 769 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 769 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.2% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 69.0).
- •Hillsdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Hillsdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Hillsdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 25.9%).
- •Mary McPherson Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.4).
- •Hillsdale Elementary is the larger school with 769 students compared with 494.
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 Hillsdale Elementary better than Mary McPherson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsdale Elementary ranks higher (72.7 vs 69.0 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 Hillsdale Elementary and Mary McPherson Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsdale Elementary: 769. Mary McPherson Elementary: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsdale Elementary and Mary McPherson Elementary rank in Idaho?
Hillsdale Elementary is 34th of 352 and Mary McPherson Elementary is 53rd of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).