Forest Dale Elementary School vs Hilltop School
Forest Dale Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 8.4/10 compared to 6.6/10. Forest Dale Elementary School is significantly larger with 653 students, about 3.9× the size of Hilltop School (169).
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Forest Dale Elementary School
Carmel, IN
8.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
653 students
Hilltop School
Indianapolis, IN
6.6/10
SchoolPre-K – Pre-K
169 students
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| Metric | Forest Dale Elementary School | Hilltop School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.4 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.1 | 5.0 |
| Growth Score | 8.4 | — |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19% | — |
| Environment Score | 9.1 | 8.7 |
| State Rank | #149 of 1,828 | #837 of 1,828 |
| State Percentile | 92th | 54th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Forest Dale Elementary School | Hilltop School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 74.0% | — |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 71.0% | — |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Forest Dale Elementary School | Hilltop School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – Pre-K |
| Enrollment | 653 | 169 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 14.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.0% | — |
| District | Carmel Clay Schools | MSD Washington Township |
| City | Carmel | Indianapolis |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Carmel (46033) | Indianapolis (46240) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $150,529 | $70,728 |
| Median Home Value | $458,600 | $328,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,597 | $1,255 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 72.2% | 58.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% | 9.5% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 21 min |