Hillcrest Elementary vs Meadowlark Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
370 students
Meadowlark Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
239 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Gillette, Wyoming | Meadowlark Elementary Gillette, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 151 | #129 of 151 |
| National rank | #30365 of 50,301 | #28859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 370 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| city | Gillette | Gillette |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowlark Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 42.4).
- •Meadowlark Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Meadowlark Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 73.5%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.4).
- •Hillcrest Elementary is the larger school with 370 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 Meadowlark Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowlark Elementary ranks higher (44.6 vs 42.4 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 Elementary and Meadowlark Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gillette and Gillette in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 370. Meadowlark Elementary: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and Meadowlark Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Hillcrest Elementary is 135th of 151 and Meadowlark Elementary is 129th of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).