Cedar Way Elementary vs Hazelwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Way Elementary
Mtlk Terrace · Public elementary · Grades K–6
522 students
Hazelwood Elementary
Lynnwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
419 students
| Measure | Cedar Way Elementary Mtlk Terrace, Washington | Hazelwood Elementary Lynnwood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #697 of 1,154 | #419 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #23953 of 50,301 | #14845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 522 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 55% |
| city | Mtlk Terrace | Lynnwood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hazelwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 51.7).
- •Hazelwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •Hazelwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Hazelwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 60.5%).
- •Cedar Way Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.4).
- •Cedar Way Elementary is the larger school with 522 students compared with 419.
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 Cedar Way Elementary better than Hazelwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hazelwood Elementary ranks higher (64.9 vs 51.7 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 Cedar Way Elementary and Hazelwood Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mtlk Terrace and Lynnwood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Way Elementary: 522. Hazelwood Elementary: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Way Elementary and Hazelwood Elementary rank in Washington?
Cedar Way Elementary is 697th of 1,154 and Hazelwood Elementary is 419th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).