Hillcrest Intermediate Sch vs Sunset Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
North Huntingdon · Public middle · Grades 5–6
755 students
Sunset Valley El Sch
North Huntingdon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
448 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Intermediate Sch North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania | Sunset Valley El Sch North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #78 of 521 | #225 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1440 of 15,369 | #3063 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 755 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 755 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 82% |
| city | North Huntingdon | North Huntingdon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Valley El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 80.3).
- •Sunset Valley El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Sunset Valley El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Sunset Valley El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 27.8%).
- •Hillcrest Intermediate Sch does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.9).
- •Hillcrest Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 755 students compared with 448.
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 Intermediate Sch better than Sunset Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Valley El Sch ranks higher (83.7 vs 80.3 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 Hillcrest Intermediate Sch and Sunset Valley El Sch?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between North Huntingdon and North Huntingdon in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch: 755. Sunset Valley El Sch: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Intermediate Sch and Sunset Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch is 78th of 521 and Sunset Valley El Sch is 225th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).