Hillside Elem School vs MacArthur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Elem School
Hillside · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
440 students
MacArthur Middle School
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
357 students
| Measure | Hillside Elem School Hillside, Illinois | MacArthur Middle School Berkeley, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1208 of 2,303 | #551 of 670 |
| National rank | #34103 of 50,301 | #13068 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 440 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| city | Hillside | Berkeley |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 23.8).
- •Hillside Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Hillside Elem School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 26%).
- •Hillside Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.9% vs 75.9%).
- •Hillside Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.3).
- •Hillside Elem School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 357.
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 Hillside Elem School better than MacArthur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Elem School ranks higher (36.8 vs 23.8 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 Hillside Elem School and MacArthur Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hillside and Berkeley in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Elem School: 440. MacArthur Middle School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Elem School and MacArthur Middle School rank in Illinois?
Hillside Elem School is 1208th of 2,303 and MacArthur Middle School is 551st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).