Fairview Intermediate Sch vs Hillside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Intermediate Sch
New Cumberland · Public middle · Grades 5–6
654 students
Hillside El Sch
New Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades K–4
408 students
| Measure | Fairview Intermediate Sch New Cumberland, Pennsylvania | Hillside El Sch New Cumberland, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #444 of 521 | #998 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #11918 of 15,369 | #24747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 654 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 61% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | New Cumberland | New Cumberland |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 30.0).
- •Hillside El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.2).
- •Fairview Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 654 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 Fairview Intermediate Sch better than Hillside El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside El Sch ranks higher (50.6 vs 30.0 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 Fairview Intermediate Sch and Hillside El Sch?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between New Cumberland and New Cumberland in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Intermediate Sch: 654. Hillside El Sch: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Intermediate Sch and Hillside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fairview Intermediate Sch is 444th of 521 and Hillside El Sch is 998th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).