Hillcrest Elementary School vs Star International Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 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
Star International Academy
Dearborn Heights · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,728 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan | Star International Academy Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1134 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #38207 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 309 | 1,728 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 1,728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| city | Dearborn Heights | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Star International Academy does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 93.1%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.8).
- •Star International Academy is the larger school with 1,728 students compared with 309.
- •Hillcrest Elementary School is a public school while Star International Academy 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 Hillcrest Elementary School better than Star International Academy?
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 Star International Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dearborn Heights and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary School: 309. Star International Academy: 1,728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary School and Star International Academy rank in Michigan?
Hillcrest Elementary School is 1134th of 1,581 and Star International Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).