Glenallan Elementary vs Hillcrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenallan Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
679 students
Hillcrest Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
678 students
| Measure | Glenallan Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Hillcrest Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #494 of 879 | #135 of 879 |
| National rank | #32488 of 50,301 | #9382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 679 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 68% |
| city | Silver Spring | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 39.2).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 36%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 32%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 61.7%).
- •Glenallan Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.8).
- •Glenallan Elementary is the larger school with 679 students compared with 678.
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 Glenallan Elementary better than Hillcrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elementary ranks higher (72.8 vs 39.2 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 Glenallan Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenallan Elementary: 679. Hillcrest Elementary: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenallan Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary rank in Maryland?
Glenallan Elementary is 494th of 879 and Hillcrest Elementary is 135th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).