Cascade Middle School vs Hazel Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
671 students
Hazel Valley Elementary
Burien · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students
| Measure | Cascade Middle School Seattle, Washington | Hazel Valley Elementary Burien, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #320 of 363 | #989 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #11799 of 15,369 | #35703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 671 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| city | Seattle | Burien |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hazel Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 30.6).
- •Hazel Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Cascade Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •Hazel Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67% vs 73.3%).
- •Hazel Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.2).
- •Cascade Middle School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 469.
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 Cascade Middle School better than Hazel Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hazel Valley Elementary ranks higher (34.3 vs 30.6 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 Cascade Middle School and Hazel Valley Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Burien in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade Middle School: 671. Hazel Valley Elementary: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade Middle School and Hazel Valley Elementary rank in Washington?
Cascade Middle School is 320th of 363 and Hazel Valley Elementary is 989th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).