Cherry Crest Elementary School vs Highland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Crest Elementary School
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
Highland Middle School
Bellevue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
589 students
| Measure | Cherry Crest Elementary School Bellevue, Washington | Highland Middle School Bellevue, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 1,154 | #215 of 363 |
| National rank | #1966 of 50,301 | #7880 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 553 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.7% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 41% |
| city | Bellevue | Bellevue |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherry Crest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 48.9).
- •Cherry Crest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 41%).
- •Cherry Crest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 54%).
- •Cherry Crest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 60.6%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.3).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 589 students compared with 553.
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 Cherry Crest Elementary School better than Highland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherry Crest Elementary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 48.9 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 Cherry Crest Elementary School and Highland Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Bellevue and Bellevue in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Crest Elementary School: 553. Highland Middle School: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Crest Elementary School and Highland Middle School rank in Washington?
Cherry Crest Elementary School is 43rd of 1,154 and Highland Middle School is 215th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).