Ellis Middle School vs Hilltop Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellis Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
496 students
Hilltop Elementary School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
521 students
| Measure | Ellis Middle School Elgin, Illinois | Hilltop Elementary School Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #567 of 670 | #1358 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13267 of 15,369 | #36586 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 496 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 32% |
| city | Elgin | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 22.8).
- •Hilltop Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Hilltop Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 18%).
- •Hilltop Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 72.4%).
- •Ellis Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 18.0).
- •Hilltop Elementary School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 496.
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 Ellis Middle School better than Hilltop Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop Elementary School ranks higher (33.0 vs 22.8 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 Ellis Middle School and Hilltop Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellis Middle School: 496. Hilltop Elementary School: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellis Middle School and Hilltop Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Ellis Middle School is 567th of 670 and Hilltop Elementary School is 1358th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).