Hillview Elementary School vs John A Sciole Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillview Elementary School
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–3
451 students
John A Sciole Elementary School
Depew · Public elementary · Grades K–3
401 students
| Measure | Hillview Elementary School Lancaster, New York | John A Sciole Elementary School Depew, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #359 of 2,536 | #711 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4658 of 50,301 | #11542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 451 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Lancaster | Depew |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillview Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 69.7).
- •Hillview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Hillview Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Hillview Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 30.9%).
- •John A Sciole Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.2).
- •Hillview Elementary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 401.
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 Hillview Elementary School better than John A Sciole Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillview Elementary School ranks higher (80.6 vs 69.7 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 Hillview Elementary School and John A Sciole Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Depew in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillview Elementary School: 451. John A Sciole Elementary School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillview Elementary School and John A Sciole Elementary School rank in New York?
Hillview Elementary School is 359th of 2,536 and John A Sciole Elementary School is 711th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).