General Wayne El Sch vs Hillside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
General Wayne El Sch
Malvern · Public elementary · Grades K–4
542 students
Hillside El Sch
Berwyn · Public elementary · Grades K–4
425 students
| Measure | General Wayne El Sch Malvern, Pennsylvania | Hillside El Sch Berwyn, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #88 of 1,627 | #9 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1177 of 50,301 | #163 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 542 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 87% |
| city | Malvern | Berwyn |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.2 vs 88.4).
- •Hillside El Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 73%).
- •Hillside El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 83%).
- •Hillside El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 17.3%).
- •Hillside El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.2).
- •General Wayne El Sch is the larger school with 542 students compared with 425.
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 General Wayne El Sch better than Hillside El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside El Sch ranks higher (94.2 vs 88.4 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 General Wayne El Sch and Hillside El Sch?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Berwyn in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
General Wayne El Sch: 542. Hillside El Sch: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do General Wayne El Sch and Hillside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
General Wayne El Sch is 88th of 1,627 and Hillside El Sch is 9th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).