Gier Elementary School vs Hillsdale Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 945 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gier Elementary School
Hillsdale · Public elementary · Grades K–4
434 students
Hillsdale Preparatory School
Hillsdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
60 students
| Measure | Gier Elementary School Hillsdale, Michigan | Hillsdale Preparatory School Hillsdale, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #860 of 1,581 | #888 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #29954 of 50,301 | #30698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 434 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Hillsdale | Hillsdale |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gier Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 41.9).
- •Gier Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Gier Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 71.7%).
- •Hillsdale Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 16.1).
- •Gier Elementary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 60.
- •Gier Elementary School is a public school while Hillsdale Preparatory School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gier Elementary School better than Hillsdale Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (US), Gier Elementary School ranks higher (43.0 vs 41.9 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 Gier Elementary School and Hillsdale Preparatory School?
About 945 m in a straight line, between Hillsdale and Hillsdale in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gier Elementary School: 434. Hillsdale Preparatory School: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gier Elementary School and Hillsdale Preparatory School rank in Michigan?
Gier Elementary School is 860th of 1,581 and Hillsdale Preparatory School is 888th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).