Hillcrest Elem School vs Kimball Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
509 students
Kimball Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
501 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elem School Elgin, Illinois | Kimball Middle School Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2037 of 2,303 | #532 of 670 |
| National rank | #46968 of 50,301 | #12748 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 509 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 13% |
| city | Elgin | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kimball Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.6 vs 16.3).
- •Hillcrest Elem School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 13%).
- •Kimball Middle School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Kimball Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 68%).
- •Kimball Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.0).
- •Hillcrest Elem School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 501.
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 Elem School better than Kimball Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kimball Middle School ranks higher (25.6 vs 16.3 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 Elem School and Kimball Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elem School: 509. Kimball Middle School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elem School and Kimball Middle School rank in Illinois?
Hillcrest Elem School is 2037th of 2,303 and Kimball Middle School is 532nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).