Highland Park El vs Hillcrest El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park El
Nederland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students
Hillcrest El
Nederland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
717 students
| Measure | Highland Park El Nederland, Texas | Hillcrest El Nederland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #954 of 4,686 | #1300 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #15722 of 50,301 | #20128 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 547 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Nederland | Nederland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 57.2).
- •Highland Park El does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Highland Park El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 62.1%).
- •Hillcrest El is the larger school with 717 students compared with 547.
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 Highland Park El better than Hillcrest El?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park El ranks higher (63.6 vs 57.2 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 Highland Park El and Hillcrest El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Nederland and Nederland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park El: 547. Hillcrest El: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park El and Hillcrest El rank in Texas?
Highland Park El is 954th of 4,686 and Hillcrest El is 1300th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).