Foose Sch vs Hillside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foose Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
Hillside El Sch
New Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades K–4
408 students
| Measure | Foose Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Hillside El Sch New Cumberland, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1483 of 1,627 | #998 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #45782 of 50,301 | #24747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 522 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 42% |
| city | Harrisburg | New Cumberland |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 18.5).
- •Hillside El Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Hillside El Sch does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 22%).
- •Hillside El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 97.9%).
- •Foose Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.1).
- •Foose Sch is the larger school with 522 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 Foose Sch better than Hillside El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside El Sch ranks higher (50.6 vs 18.5 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 Foose Sch and Hillside El Sch?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and New Cumberland in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foose Sch: 522. Hillside El Sch: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foose Sch and Hillside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Foose Sch is 1483rd of 1,627 and Hillside El Sch is 998th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).