Dieringer Heights Elementary vs Emerald Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dieringer Heights Elementary
Lake Tapps · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
Emerald Hills Elementary
Bonney Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | Dieringer Heights Elementary Lake Tapps, Washington | Emerald Hills Elementary Bonney Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #124 of 1,154 | #132 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #4595 of 50,301 | #4976 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 441 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 79% |
| city | Lake Tapps | Bonney Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.7 vs 80.0).
- •Emerald Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 76%).
- •Emerald Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Dieringer Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 28.9%).
- •Dieringer Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.0).
- •Emerald Hills Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 441.
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 Dieringer Heights Elementary better than Emerald Hills Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dieringer Heights Elementary and Emerald Hills Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Lake Tapps and Bonney Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dieringer Heights Elementary: 441. Emerald Hills Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dieringer Heights Elementary and Emerald Hills Elementary rank in Washington?
Dieringer Heights Elementary is 124th of 1,154 and Emerald Hills Elementary is 132nd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).