Central Middle vs Hillcrest El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle
Nederland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
556 students
Hillcrest El
Nederland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
717 students
| Measure | Central Middle Nederland, Texas | Hillcrest El Nederland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #633 of 1,684 | #1300 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6751 of 15,369 | #20128 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 556 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| city | Nederland | Nederland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 54.1).
- •Hillcrest El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Hillcrest El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Central Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 62.1%).
- •Central Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.6).
- •Hillcrest El is the larger school with 717 students compared with 556.
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 Central Middle better than Hillcrest El?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest El ranks higher (57.2 vs 54.1 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 Central Middle and Hillcrest El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nederland and Nederland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 556. Hillcrest El: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Hillcrest El rank in Texas?
Central Middle is 633rd of 1,684 and Hillcrest El is 1300th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).