Hillcrest Elementary vs Washburn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.8 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
Washburn Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota | Washburn Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #513 of 923 | #694 of 923 |
| National rank | #14036 of 50,301 | #24300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 373 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 51.3).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 66.4%).
- •Washburn Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.9).
- •Hillcrest Elementary is the larger school with 373 students compared with 298.
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 Washburn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elementary ranks higher (66.1 vs 51.3 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 Washburn Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 373. Washburn Elementary: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and Washburn Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Hillcrest Elementary is 513th of 923 and Washburn Elementary is 694th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).