Benjamin Franklin MS vs Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 414 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin MS
Levittown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
North Huntingdon · Public middle · Grades 5–6
755 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin MS Levittown, Pennsylvania | Hillcrest Intermediate Sch North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #447 of 521 | #78 of 521 |
| National rank | #11956 of 15,369 | #1440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 754 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 69% |
| city | Levittown | North Huntingdon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Intermediate Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 29.8).
- •Hillcrest Intermediate Sch does better on math proficiency (69% vs 16%).
- •Hillcrest Intermediate Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 50%).
- •Hillcrest Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 100%).
- •Benjamin Franklin MS does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.2).
- •Hillcrest Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 755 students compared with 754.
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 Benjamin Franklin MS better than Hillcrest Intermediate Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Intermediate Sch ranks higher (80.3 vs 29.8 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 Benjamin Franklin MS and Hillcrest Intermediate Sch?
About 414 km in a straight line, between Levittown and North Huntingdon in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin MS: 754. Hillcrest Intermediate Sch: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin MS and Hillcrest Intermediate Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Benjamin Franklin MS is 447th of 521 and Hillcrest Intermediate Sch is 78th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).