Cooley El vs Hillside El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooley El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students
Hillside El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
| Measure | Cooley El El Paso, Texas | Hillside El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3595 of 4,686 | #1902 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37780 of 50,301 | #25817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 393 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 31.1).
- •Hillside El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Hillside El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Hillside El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 96.7%).
- •Hillside El does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.7).
- •Cooley El is the larger school with 393 students compared with 348.
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 Cooley El better than Hillside El?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside El ranks higher (49.0 vs 31.1 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 Cooley El and Hillside El?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooley El: 393. Hillside El: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooley El and Hillside El rank in Texas?
Cooley El is 3595th of 4,686 and Hillside El is 1902nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).