Beaver Lake Middle School vs Sunny Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaver Lake Middle School
Issaquah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
699 students
Sunny Hills Elementary
Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades K–5
574 students
| Measure | Beaver Lake Middle School Issaquah, Washington | Sunny Hills Elementary Sammamish, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 363 | #57 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #920 of 15,369 | #2424 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 699 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| city | Issaquah | Sammamish |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunny Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 83.7).
- •Sunny Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Beaver Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 11.3%).
- •Sunny Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.6).
- •Beaver Lake Middle School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 574.
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 Beaver Lake Middle School better than Sunny Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunny Hills Elementary ranks higher (85.1 vs 83.7 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 Beaver Lake Middle School and Sunny Hills Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Issaquah and Sammamish in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Lake Middle School: 699. Sunny Hills Elementary: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Lake Middle School and Sunny Hills Elementary rank in Washington?
Beaver Lake Middle School is 7th of 363 and Sunny Hills Elementary is 57th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).