Ardmore Elementary School vs Highland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardmore Elementary School
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
Highland Middle School
Bellevue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
589 students
| Measure | Ardmore Elementary School Bellevue, Washington | Highland Middle School Bellevue, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #739 of 1,154 | #215 of 363 |
| National rank | #25484 of 50,301 | #7880 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 415 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| city | Bellevue | Bellevue |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.5 vs 48.9).
- •Ardmore Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Ardmore Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 60.6%).
- •Ardmore Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.9).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 589 students compared with 415.
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 Ardmore Elementary School better than Highland Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ardmore Elementary School and Highland Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bellevue and Bellevue in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardmore Elementary School: 415. Highland Middle School: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardmore Elementary School and Highland Middle School rank in Washington?
Ardmore Elementary School is 739th of 1,154 and Highland Middle School is 215th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).