Hillcrest School vs West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest School
Butte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
412 students
West Elementary School
Butte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
503 students
| Measure | Hillcrest School Butte, Montana | West Elementary School Butte, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 267 | #207 of 267 |
| National rank | #13709 of 50,301 | #35243 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 412 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 41% |
| city | Butte | Butte |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 35.1).
- •Hillcrest School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 41%).
- •Hillcrest School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 56%).
- •Hillcrest School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 100%).
- •West Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.6).
- •West Elementary School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 412.
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 School better than West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest School ranks higher (66.6 vs 35.1 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 School and West Elementary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Butte and Butte in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest School: 412. West Elementary School: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest School and West Elementary School rank in Montana?
Hillcrest School is 59th of 267 and West Elementary School is 207th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).