Hillcrest El vs Memorial H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest El
Nederland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
717 students
Memorial H S
Port Arthur · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,140 students
| Measure | Hillcrest El Nederland, Texas | Memorial H S Port Arthur, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1300 of 4,686 | #1156 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #20128 of 50,301 | #12202 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 717 | 2,140 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 2,140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| city | Nederland | Port Arthur |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 35.0).
- •Hillcrest El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Hillcrest El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 29%).
- •Hillcrest El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 80.7%).
- •Memorial H S does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.6).
- •Memorial H S is the larger school with 2,140 students compared with 717.
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 El better than Memorial H S?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest El ranks higher (57.2 vs 35.0 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 El and Memorial H S?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Nederland and Port Arthur in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest El: 717. Memorial H S: 2,140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest El and Memorial H S rank in Texas?
Hillcrest El is 1300th of 4,686 and Memorial H S is 1156th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).