Hilltop El Sch vs Northley MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop El Sch
Aston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
290 students
Northley MS
Aston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
748 students
| Measure | Hilltop El Sch Aston, Pennsylvania | Northley MS Aston, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #460 of 1,627 | #244 of 521 |
| National rank | #8645 of 50,301 | #5075 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 290 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Aston | Aston |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 61.9).
- •Hilltop El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Hilltop El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Northley MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 55.5%).
- •Hilltop El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 15.0).
- •Northley MS is the larger school with 748 students compared with 290.
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 Hilltop El Sch better than Northley MS?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop El Sch ranks higher (73.9 vs 61.9 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 Hilltop El Sch and Northley MS?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Aston and Aston in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop El Sch: 290. Northley MS: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop El Sch and Northley MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hilltop El Sch is 460th of 1,627 and Northley MS is 244th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).