Drexel Hill MS vs Hillcrest El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 475 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drexel Hill MS
Drexel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,244 students
Hillcrest El Sch
Drexel Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | Drexel Hill MS Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania | Hillcrest El Sch Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #441 of 521 | #1048 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #11826 of 15,369 | #26960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,244 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 1,244 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.7% | 102.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 43% |
| city | Drexel Hill | Drexel Hill |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 30.5).
- •Hillcrest El Sch does better on math proficiency (43% vs 21%).
- •Hillcrest El Sch does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 48%).
- •Hillcrest El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (102.7% vs 103.7%).
- •Hillcrest El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.3).
- •Drexel Hill MS is the larger school with 1,244 students compared with 551.
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 Drexel Hill MS better than Hillcrest El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest El Sch ranks higher (47.3 vs 30.5 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 Drexel Hill MS and Hillcrest El Sch?
About 475 m in a straight line, between Drexel Hill and Drexel Hill in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drexel Hill MS: 1,244. Hillcrest El Sch: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drexel Hill MS and Hillcrest El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Drexel Hill MS is 441st of 521 and Hillcrest El Sch is 1048th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).