Crossroads MS vs Hillside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossroads MS
Lewisberry · Public middle · Grades 7–8
541 students
Hillside El Sch
New Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades K–4
408 students
| Measure | Crossroads MS Lewisberry, Pennsylvania | Hillside El Sch New Cumberland, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 521 | #998 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5229 of 15,369 | #24747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 541 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| city | Lewisberry | New Cumberland |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crossroads MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 50.6).
- •Hillside El Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Hillside El Sch does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Crossroads MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 66.7%).
- •Crossroads MS does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.1).
- •Crossroads MS is the larger school with 541 students compared with 408.
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 Crossroads MS better than Hillside El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Crossroads MS ranks higher (61.1 vs 50.6 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 Crossroads MS and Hillside El Sch?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Lewisberry and New Cumberland in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crossroads MS: 541. Hillside El Sch: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crossroads MS and Hillside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Crossroads MS is 251st of 521 and Hillside El Sch is 998th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).