Hillcrest Elementary School vs Kurtz Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 123 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
Kurtz Elementary School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary School Alma, Michigan | Kurtz Elementary School Milford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1098 of 1,581 | #476 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #36978 of 50,301 | #18404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 400 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 28.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Alma | Milford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kurtz Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 32.4).
- •Kurtz Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Kurtz Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Kurtz Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.5% vs 77.3%).
- •Kurtz Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.4).
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 Kurtz Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kurtz Elementary School ranks higher (59.7 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 Kurtz Elementary School?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Alma and Milford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary School: 400. Kurtz Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary School and Kurtz Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Hillcrest Elementary School is 1098th of 1,581 and Kurtz Elementary School is 476th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).