Hillside Elem School vs Westchester Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 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
Westchester Intermediate School
Westchester · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
353 students
| Measure | Hillside Elem School Hillside, Illinois | Westchester Intermediate School Westchester, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1208 of 2,303 | #1072 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #34103 of 50,301 | #30908 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 440 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 36% |
| city | Hillside | Westchester |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westchester Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 36.8).
- •Westchester Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 17%).
- •Hillside Elem School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Westchester Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 60.9%).
- •Hillside Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.6).
- •Hillside Elem School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 353.
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 Westchester Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Westchester Intermediate School ranks higher (41.6 vs 36.8 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 Westchester Intermediate School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hillside and Westchester in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Elem School: 440. Westchester Intermediate School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Elem School and Westchester Intermediate School rank in Illinois?
Hillside Elem School is 1208th of 2,303 and Westchester Intermediate School is 1072nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).