Hilltop Primary School vs Shirley Hills Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.4 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
Shirley Hills Primary School
Mound · Public elementary · Grades K–4
447 students
| Measure | Hilltop Primary School Minnetrista, Minnesota | Shirley Hills Primary School Mound, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 923 | #28 of 923 |
| National rank | #1006 of 50,301 | #1594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 422 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| city | Minnetrista | Mound |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 87.2).
- •Shirley Hills Primary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Hilltop Primary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Hilltop Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 20.4%).
- •Shirley Hills Primary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.1).
- •Shirley Hills Primary School is the larger school with 447 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 Shirley Hills Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop Primary School ranks higher (89.0 vs 87.2 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 Shirley Hills Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Minnetrista and Mound in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop Primary School: 422. Shirley Hills Primary School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop Primary School and Shirley Hills Primary School rank in Minnesota?
Hilltop Primary School is 12th of 923 and Shirley Hills Primary School is 28th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).