Hillcrest El Sch vs Newtown MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest El Sch
Holland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
478 students
Newtown MS
Newtown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
833 students
| Measure | Hillcrest El Sch Holland, Pennsylvania | Newtown MS Newtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #222 of 1,627 | #47 of 521 |
| National rank | #2990 of 50,301 | #917 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 478 | 833 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 833 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| city | Holland | Newtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.8 vs 83.8).
- •Hillcrest El Sch does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Newtown MS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Newtown MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 17.4%).
- •Hillcrest El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.4).
- •Newtown MS is the larger school with 833 students compared with 478.
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 Hillcrest El Sch better than Newtown MS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillcrest El Sch and Newtown MS?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Holland and Newtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest El Sch: 478. Newtown MS: 833. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest El Sch and Newtown MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hillcrest El Sch is 222nd of 1,627 and Newtown MS is 47th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).