Hilltop Elementary vs Tainter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop Elementary
Rice Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–4
251 students
Tainter Elementary
Rice Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
445 students
| Measure | Hilltop Elementary Rice Lake, Wisconsin | Tainter Elementary Rice Lake, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #465 of 1,069 | #481 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #19187 of 50,301 | #19751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 251 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Rice Lake | Rice Lake |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.5 vs 57.8).
- •Tainter Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Hilltop Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 56.4%).
- •Tainter Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 251.
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 Hilltop Elementary better than Tainter Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hilltop Elementary and Tainter Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Rice Lake and Rice Lake in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop Elementary: 251. Tainter Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop Elementary and Tainter Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Hilltop Elementary is 465th of 1,069 and Tainter Elementary is 481st of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).