Hillcrest Elementary vs Poplar Bridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
Poplar Bridge Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota | Poplar Bridge Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #513 of 923 | #411 of 923 |
| National rank | #14036 of 50,301 | #10895 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 373 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplar Bridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 66.1).
- •Poplar Bridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 32.6%).
- •Poplar Bridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.9).
- •Poplar Bridge Elementary is the larger school with 475 students compared with 373.
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 better than Poplar Bridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poplar Bridge Elementary ranks higher (70.6 vs 66.1 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 and Poplar Bridge Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 373. Poplar Bridge Elementary: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and Poplar Bridge Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Hillcrest Elementary is 513th of 923 and Poplar Bridge Elementary is 411th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).