Hillcrest Pds Magnet vs Mountainview El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km 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
Mountainview El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Pds Magnet Waco, Texas | Mountainview El Waco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2760 of 4,686 | #4186 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32120 of 50,301 | #42313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 431 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Waco | Waco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Pds Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 24.0).
- •Hillcrest Pds Magnet does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Hillcrest Pds Magnet does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Hillcrest Pds Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 84.8%).
- •Mountainview El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.9).
- •Hillcrest Pds Magnet is the larger school with 431 students compared with 349.
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 Mountainview El?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Pds Magnet ranks higher (39.7 vs 24.0 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 Pds Magnet and Mountainview El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Waco and Waco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Pds Magnet: 431. Mountainview El: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Pds Magnet and Mountainview El rank in Texas?
Hillcrest Pds Magnet is 2760th of 4,686 and Mountainview El is 4186th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).