Hillcrest High vs Truman Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest High
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,065 students
Truman Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High Springfield, Missouri | Truman Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #457 of 497 | #506 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14345 of 16,910 | #20805 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,065 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 47% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Truman Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 25.2).
- •Truman Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 9%).
- •Truman Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Truman Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 61%).
- •Truman Elem. does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.4).
- •Hillcrest High is the larger school with 1,065 students compared with 316.
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 High better than Truman Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Truman Elem. ranks higher (56.3 vs 25.2 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 Hillcrest High and Truman Elem.?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High: 1,065. Truman Elem.: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High and Truman Elem. rank in Missouri?
Hillcrest High is 457th of 497 and Truman Elem. is 506th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).