Hillcrest Elementary School vs Howe Trainable Center and Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–4
309 students
Howe Trainable Center and Montessori
Dearborn Hts · Public other · Grades PK–12
247 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan | Howe Trainable Center and Montessori Dearborn Hts, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1134 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #38207 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 309 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Dearborn Heights | Dearborn Hts |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howe Trainable Center and Montessori does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Howe Trainable Center and Montessori does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Howe Trainable Center and Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 82.8%).
- •Howe Trainable Center and Montessori does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 12.9).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 247.
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 Howe Trainable Center and Montessori?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillcrest Elementary School and Howe Trainable Center and Montessori?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dearborn Heights and Dearborn Hts in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary School: 309. Howe Trainable Center and Montessori: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary School and Howe Trainable Center and Montessori rank in Michigan?
Hillcrest Elementary School is 1134th of 1,581 and Howe Trainable Center and Montessori is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).