Hillside Middle School vs Thornton Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Middle School
Northville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students
Thornton Creek Elementary School
Novi · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
| Measure | Hillside Middle School Northville, Michigan | Thornton Creek Elementary School Novi, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #14 of 485 | #72 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #1069 of 15,369 | #4517 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,024 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 68% |
| city | Northville | Novi |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 80.9).
- •Hillside Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Hillside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Thornton Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 5.5%).
- •Thornton Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.7).
- •Hillside Middle School is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 531.
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 Hillside Middle School better than Thornton Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Middle School ranks higher (82.8 vs 80.9 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 Hillside Middle School and Thornton Creek Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Northville and Novi in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Middle School: 1,024. Thornton Creek Elementary School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Middle School and Thornton Creek Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Hillside Middle School is 14th of 485 and Thornton Creek Elementary School is 72nd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).