Alderwood Middle School vs Hilltop Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderwood Middle School
Lynnwood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
679 students
Hilltop Elementary
Lynnwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
562 students
| Measure | Alderwood Middle School Lynnwood, Washington | Hilltop Elementary Lynnwood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #194 of 363 | #141 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7079 of 15,369 | #5248 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 679 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| city | Lynnwood | Lynnwood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 52.5).
- •Hilltop Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Hilltop Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Hilltop Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 54.8%).
- •Hilltop Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 20.6).
- •Alderwood Middle School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 562.
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 Alderwood Middle School better than Hilltop Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop Elementary ranks higher (79.5 vs 52.5 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 Alderwood Middle School and Hilltop Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Lynnwood and Lynnwood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alderwood Middle School: 679. Hilltop Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alderwood Middle School and Hilltop Elementary rank in Washington?
Alderwood Middle School is 194th of 363 and Hilltop Elementary is 141st of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).