Desert Sky Elementary vs Dieringer Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sky Elementary
West Richland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
Dieringer Heights Elementary
Lake Tapps · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
| Measure | Desert Sky Elementary West Richland, Washington | Dieringer Heights Elementary Lake Tapps, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #413 of 1,154 | #124 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #14778 of 50,301 | #4595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 441 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 79% |
| Math proficiency | – | 76% |
| city | West Richland | Lake Tapps |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dieringer Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 65.0).
- •Desert Sky Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 24%).
- •Dieringer Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.6).
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 Desert Sky Elementary better than Dieringer Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dieringer Heights Elementary ranks higher (80.7 vs 65.0 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 Desert Sky Elementary and Dieringer Heights Elementary?
About 235 km in a straight line, between West Richland and Lake Tapps in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sky Elementary: 441. Dieringer Heights Elementary: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sky Elementary and Dieringer Heights Elementary rank in Washington?
Desert Sky Elementary is 413th of 1,154 and Dieringer Heights Elementary is 124th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).