Dorothy Dodds Elementary School vs Hilltop Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 361 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
Moorhead · Public elementary · Grades K–4
625 students
Hilltop Elementary
Inver Grove Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
| Measure | Dorothy Dodds Elementary School Moorhead, Minnesota | Hilltop Elementary Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #623 of 923 | #820 of 923 |
| National rank | #19175 of 50,301 | #36186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 625 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 30% |
| city | Moorhead | Inver Grove Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorothy Dodds Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 33.6).
- •Dorothy Dodds Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Dorothy Dodds Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •Dorothy Dodds Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 55.1%).
- •Dorothy Dodds Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.7).
- •Hilltop Elementary is the larger school with 626 students compared with 625.
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 Dorothy Dodds Elementary School better than Hilltop Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dorothy Dodds Elementary School ranks higher (58.5 vs 33.6 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 Dorothy Dodds Elementary School and Hilltop Elementary?
About 361 km in a straight line, between Moorhead and Inver Grove Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School: 625. Hilltop Elementary: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy Dodds Elementary School and Hilltop Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School is 623rd of 923 and Hilltop Elementary is 820th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).