Hillcrest El vs Port Acres El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 8.3 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
Port Acres El
Port Arthur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
| Measure | Hillcrest El Nederland, Texas | Port Acres El Port Arthur, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1300 of 4,686 | #4003 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #20128 of 50,301 | #40797 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 717 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 33% |
| city | Nederland | Port Arthur |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 26.4).
- •Hillcrest El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Hillcrest El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Hillcrest El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 85.6%).
- •Hillcrest El does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.9).
- •Hillcrest El is the larger school with 717 students compared with 507.
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 Port Acres El?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest El ranks higher (57.2 vs 26.4 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 Port Acres El?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Nederland and Port Arthur in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest El: 717. Port Acres El: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest El and Port Acres El rank in Texas?
Hillcrest El is 1300th of 4,686 and Port Acres El is 4003rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).