Hillcrest Elementary - 04 vs Medary Elementary - 05
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary - 04
Brookings · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
316 students
Medary Elementary - 05
Brookings · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
358 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary - 04 Brookings, South Dakota | Medary Elementary - 05 Brookings, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 226 | #129 of 226 |
| National rank | #9784 of 50,301 | #19531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 316 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Brookings | Brookings |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 58.1).
- •Hillcrest Elementary - 04 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary - 04 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 27.1%).
- •Medary Elementary - 05 does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.7).
- •Medary Elementary - 05 is the larger school with 358 students compared with 316.
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 Elementary - 04 better than Medary Elementary - 05?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elementary - 04 ranks higher (72.2 vs 58.1 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 Hillcrest Elementary - 04 and Medary Elementary - 05?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brookings and Brookings in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary - 04: 316. Medary Elementary - 05: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary - 04 and Medary Elementary - 05 rank in South Dakota?
Hillcrest Elementary - 04 is 57th of 226 and Medary Elementary - 05 is 129th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).