Highland Park El Sch vs Hillcrest El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park El Sch
Upper Darby · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
737 students
Hillcrest El Sch
Drexel Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | Highland Park El Sch Upper Darby, Pennsylvania | Hillcrest El Sch Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1295 of 1,627 | #1048 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #38079 of 50,301 | #26960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 737 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 102.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 43% |
| city | Upper Darby | Drexel Hill |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 30.7).
- •Hillcrest El Sch does better on math proficiency (43% vs 28%).
- •Hillcrest El Sch does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Highland Park El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 102.7%).
- •Hillcrest El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.5).
- •Highland Park El Sch is the larger school with 737 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 Highland Park El Sch better than Hillcrest El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest El Sch ranks higher (47.3 vs 30.7 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 Highland Park El Sch and Hillcrest El Sch?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Upper Darby and Drexel Hill in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park El Sch: 737. Hillcrest El Sch: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park El Sch and Hillcrest El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Highland Park El Sch is 1295th of 1,627 and Hillcrest El Sch is 1048th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).