Byron Area Elementary School vs Hillcrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 76 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byron Area Elementary School
Byron · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
310 students
Hillcrest Elementary School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–4
309 students
| Measure | Byron Area Elementary School Byron, Michigan | Hillcrest Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #855 of 1,581 | #1134 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #29715 of 50,301 | #38207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 310 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.1% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Byron | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Byron Area Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 30.5).
- •Byron Area Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Byron Area Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Byron Area Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 82.8%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.8).
- •Byron Area Elementary School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 309.
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 Byron Area Elementary School better than Hillcrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Byron Area Elementary School ranks higher (43.3 vs 30.5 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 Byron Area Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Byron and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byron Area Elementary School: 310. Hillcrest Elementary School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byron Area Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Byron Area Elementary School is 855th of 1,581 and Hillcrest Elementary School is 1134th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).