Collins Garden El vs Hillcrest El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collins Garden El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Hillcrest El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Collins Garden El San Antonio, Texas | Hillcrest El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4443 of 4,686 | #3974 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #45019 of 50,301 | #40521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 431 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 36% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 19.7).
- •Hillcrest El does better on math proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Hillcrest El does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •Collins Garden El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 93.3%).
- •Hillcrest El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.6).
- •Collins Garden El is the larger school with 431 students compared with 400.
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 Collins Garden El better than Hillcrest El?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest El ranks higher (26.8 vs 19.7 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 Collins Garden El and Hillcrest El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collins Garden El: 431. Hillcrest El: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collins Garden El and Hillcrest El rank in Texas?
Collins Garden El is 4443rd of 4,686 and Hillcrest El is 3974th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).