Hillsdale El Sch vs Sarah W Starkweather El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsdale El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
Sarah W Starkweather El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
576 students
| Measure | Hillsdale El Sch West Chester, Pennsylvania | Sarah W Starkweather El Sch West Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #262 of 1,627 | #147 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3840 of 50,301 | #1884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 537 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 69% |
| city | West Chester | West Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sarah W Starkweather El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 82.1).
- •Sarah W Starkweather El Sch does better on math proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Sarah W Starkweather El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Sarah W Starkweather El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 21%).
- •Sarah W Starkweather El Sch is the larger school with 576 students compared with 537.
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 Hillsdale El Sch better than Sarah W Starkweather El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Sarah W Starkweather El Sch ranks higher (86.4 vs 82.1 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 Hillsdale El Sch and Sarah W Starkweather El Sch?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between West Chester and West Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsdale El Sch: 537. Sarah W Starkweather El Sch: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsdale El Sch and Sarah W Starkweather El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hillsdale El Sch is 262nd of 1,627 and Sarah W Starkweather El Sch is 147th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).