Emerson School vs Hillcrest School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson School
Butte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
389 students
Hillcrest School
Butte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
412 students
| Measure | Emerson School Butte, Montana | Hillcrest School Butte, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 267 | #59 of 267 |
| National rank | #39458 of 50,301 | #13709 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 389 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 59% |
| city | Butte | Butte |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 28.6).
- •Hillcrest School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 35%).
- •Hillcrest School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Hillcrest School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 100%).
- •Emerson School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.6).
- •Hillcrest School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 389.
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 Emerson School better than Hillcrest School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest School ranks higher (66.6 vs 28.6 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 Emerson School and Hillcrest School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Butte and Butte in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson School: 389. Hillcrest School: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson School and Hillcrest School rank in Montana?
Emerson School is 227th of 267 and Hillcrest School is 59th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).