Hillcrest Elementary vs Horning Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students
Horning Middle
Waukesha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Waukesha, Wisconsin | Horning Middle Waukesha, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #392 of 1,069 | #300 of 359 |
| National rank | #16523 of 50,301 | #10249 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 239 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 28% |
| city | Waukesha | Waukesha |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 38.1).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 54.9%).
- •Horning Middle does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.6).
- •Horning Middle is the larger school with 534 students compared with 239.
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 Elementary better than Horning Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elementary ranks higher (62.4 vs 38.1 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 Elementary and Horning Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Waukesha and Waukesha in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 239. Horning Middle: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and Horning Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Hillcrest Elementary is 392nd of 1,069 and Horning Middle is 300th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).