Dearborn STEM Middle School vs Hillcrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dearborn STEM Middle School
Dearborn Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
166 students
Hillcrest Elementary School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–4
309 students
| Measure | Dearborn STEM Middle School Dearborn Heights, Michigan | Hillcrest Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 485 | #1134 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #1424 of 15,369 | #38207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 166 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 166 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 32% |
| city | Dearborn Heights | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dearborn STEM Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 30.5).
- •Dearborn STEM Middle School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 32%).
- •Dearborn STEM Middle School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 32%).
- •Dearborn STEM Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 82.8%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 23.7).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 166.
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 Dearborn STEM Middle School better than Hillcrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dearborn STEM Middle School ranks higher (80.4 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 Dearborn STEM Middle School and Hillcrest Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dearborn Heights and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dearborn STEM Middle School: 166. Hillcrest Elementary School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dearborn STEM Middle School and Hillcrest Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Dearborn STEM Middle School is 28th of 485 and Hillcrest Elementary School is 1134th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).