Hillcrest Pds Magnet vs Lake Air Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 429 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Pds Magnet
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Lake Air Montessori School
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
734 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Pds Magnet Waco, Texas | Lake Air Montessori School Waco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2760 of 4,686 | #3191 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32120 of 50,301 | #35151 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 431 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| city | Waco | Waco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Pds Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 35.2).
- •Hillcrest Pds Magnet does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Hillcrest Pds Magnet does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Hillcrest Pds Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 68.1%).
- •Lake Air Montessori School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •Lake Air Montessori School is the larger school with 734 students compared with 431.
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 Pds Magnet better than Lake Air Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Pds Magnet ranks higher (39.7 vs 35.2 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 Hillcrest Pds Magnet and Lake Air Montessori School?
About 429 m in a straight line, between Waco and Waco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Pds Magnet: 431. Lake Air Montessori School: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Pds Magnet and Lake Air Montessori School rank in Texas?
Hillcrest Pds Magnet is 2760th of 4,686 and Lake Air Montessori School is 3191st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).