Hillcrest Elementary School vs Ithaca High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Alma · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
400 students
Ithaca High School
Ithaca · Public high · Grades 7–12
442 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary School Alma, Michigan | Ithaca High School Ithaca, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1098 of 1,581 | #240 of 591 |
| National rank | #36978 of 50,301 | #7878 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 400 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| city | Alma | Ithaca |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ithaca High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 32.4).
- •Ithaca High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Ithaca High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Ithaca High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 77.3%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.2).
- •Ithaca High School is the larger school with 442 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 Hillcrest Elementary School better than Ithaca High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ithaca High School ranks higher (51.9 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 Hillcrest Elementary School and Ithaca High School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Alma and Ithaca in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary School: 400. Ithaca High School: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary School and Ithaca High School rank in Michigan?
Hillcrest Elementary School is 1098th of 1,581 and Ithaca High School is 240th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).