Deal MS vs Hearst ES
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deal MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,462 students
Hearst ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
| Measure | Deal MS Washington, District of Columbia | Hearst ES Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3 of 42 | #19 of 142 |
| National rank | #1097 of 15,369 | #10658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,462 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 1,462 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deal MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 70.9).
- •Deal MS does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Deal MS does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Hearst ES does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 13.9).
- •Deal MS is the larger school with 1,462 students compared with 356.
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 Deal MS better than Hearst ES?
On the Success Index (US), Deal MS ranks higher (82.6 vs 70.9 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 Deal MS and Hearst ES?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deal MS: 1,462. Hearst ES: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deal MS and Hearst ES rank in District of Columbia?
Deal MS is 3rd of 42 and Hearst ES is 19th of 142 among middle schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).