Hillcrest Elementary vs Twin Spruce Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wyoming, United States, 2.0 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
Twin Spruce Junior High School
Gillette · Public middle · Grades 7–8
667 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Gillette, Wyoming | Twin Spruce Junior High School Gillette, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 151 | #45 of 50 |
| National rank | #30365 of 50,301 | #6911 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 370 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 45% |
| city | Gillette | Gillette |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Twin Spruce Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 42.4).
- •Twin Spruce Junior High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Twin Spruce Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 36%).
- •Twin Spruce Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 73.5%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.2).
- •Twin Spruce Junior High School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 370.
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 Twin Spruce Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Twin Spruce Junior High School ranks higher (53.5 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 Twin Spruce Junior High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gillette and Gillette in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 370. Twin Spruce Junior High School: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and Twin Spruce Junior High School rank in Wyoming?
Hillcrest Elementary is 135th of 151 and Twin Spruce Junior High School is 45th of 50 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).