Hilltop Elementary vs Newport Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop Elementary
Inver Grove Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
Newport Elementary
Newport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
| Measure | Hilltop Elementary Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota | Newport Elementary Newport, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #820 of 923 | #447 of 923 |
| National rank | #36186 of 50,301 | #12082 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 626 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 57% |
| city | Inver Grove Heights | Newport |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newport Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 33.6).
- •Newport Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Newport Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •Newport Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 55.1%).
- •Newport Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.7).
- •Hilltop Elementary is the larger school with 626 students compared with 264.
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 Hilltop Elementary better than Newport Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Newport Elementary ranks higher (68.9 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 Hilltop Elementary and Newport Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Inver Grove Heights and Newport in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop Elementary: 626. Newport Elementary: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop Elementary and Newport Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Hilltop Elementary is 820th of 923 and Newport Elementary is 447th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).