Gladden Elem. vs Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 849 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladden Elem.
Belton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
326 students
Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest
Belton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
| Measure | Gladden Elem. Belton, Missouri | Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest Belton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #663 of 1,159 | #367 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #26091 of 50,301 | #15762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 326 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 63% |
| city | Belton | Belton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 48.6).
- •Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 68.7%).
- •Gladden Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.2).
- •Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest is the larger school with 486 students compared with 326.
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 Gladden Elem. better than Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest?
On the Success Index (US), Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest ranks higher (63.6 vs 48.6 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 Gladden Elem. and Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest?
About 849 m in a straight line, between Belton and Belton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladden Elem.: 326. Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladden Elem. and Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest rank in Missouri?
Gladden Elem. is 663rd of 1,159 and Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest is 367th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).