Hilltop Primary School vs Orono Intermediate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop Primary School
Minnetrista · Public elementary · Grades K–4
422 students
Orono Intermediate Elementary
Long Lake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
663 students
| Measure | Hilltop Primary School Minnetrista, Minnesota | Orono Intermediate Elementary Long Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 923 | #45 of 923 |
| National rank | #1006 of 50,301 | #2063 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 422 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 8.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Minnetrista | Long Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 85.9).
- •Hilltop Primary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Orono Intermediate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.6% vs 15.4%).
- •Hilltop Primary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.8).
- •Orono Intermediate Elementary is the larger school with 663 students compared with 422.
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 Primary School better than Orono Intermediate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop Primary School ranks higher (89.0 vs 85.9 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 Hilltop Primary School and Orono Intermediate Elementary?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Minnetrista and Long Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop Primary School: 422. Orono Intermediate Elementary: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop Primary School and Orono Intermediate Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Hilltop Primary School is 12th of 923 and Orono Intermediate Elementary is 45th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).