Donald L Pavlik Middle School vs Hillcrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald L Pavlik Middle School
Alma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students
Hillcrest Elementary School
Alma · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
400 students
| Measure | Donald L Pavlik Middle School Alma, Michigan | Hillcrest Elementary School Alma, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 485 | #1098 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9614 of 15,369 | #36978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 457 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| city | Alma | Alma |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald L Pavlik Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 32.4).
- •Donald L Pavlik Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Donald L Pavlik Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Donald L Pavlik Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 77.3%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.3).
- •Donald L Pavlik Middle School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 400.
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 Donald L Pavlik Middle School better than Hillcrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Donald L Pavlik Middle School ranks higher (40.9 vs 32.4 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 Donald L Pavlik Middle School and Hillcrest Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Alma and Alma in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald L Pavlik Middle School: 457. Hillcrest Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald L Pavlik Middle School and Hillcrest Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Donald L Pavlik Middle School is 300th of 485 and Hillcrest Elementary School is 1098th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).