Hillcrest Elementary School vs Riverside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 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
Riverside Middle School
Dearborn Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,139 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan | Riverside Middle School Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1134 of 1,581 | #349 of 485 |
| National rank | #38207 of 50,301 | #10880 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 309 | 1,139 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 1,139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| city | Dearborn Heights | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 30.5).
- •Riverside Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Riverside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Riverside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.9% vs 82.8%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.3).
- •Riverside Middle School is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 309.
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 Riverside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Middle School ranks higher (34.9 vs 30.5 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 Riverside Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dearborn Heights and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary School: 309. Riverside Middle School: 1,139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary School and Riverside Middle School rank in Michigan?
Hillcrest Elementary School is 1134th of 1,581 and Riverside Middle School is 349th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).