Cascade View Elementary vs Hilltop Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade View Elementary
Tukwila · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
Hilltop Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students
| Measure | Cascade View Elementary Tukwila, Washington | Hilltop Elementary Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1126 of 1,154 | #1094 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #44815 of 50,301 | #41928 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 481 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| city | Tukwila | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 20.0).
- •Cascade View Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Hilltop Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Hilltop Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 80.7%).
- •Hilltop Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.9).
- •Hilltop Elementary is the larger school with 519 students compared with 481.
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 View Elementary better than Hilltop Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop Elementary ranks higher (24.6 vs 20.0 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 View Elementary and Hilltop Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tukwila and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade View Elementary: 481. Hilltop Elementary: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade View Elementary and Hilltop Elementary rank in Washington?
Cascade View Elementary is 1126th of 1,154 and Hilltop Elementary is 1094th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).