Dieringer Heights Elementary vs Lake Tapps Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 4.6 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
Lake Tapps Elementary
Lake Tapps · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
460 students
| Measure | Dieringer Heights Elementary Lake Tapps, Washington | Lake Tapps Elementary Lake Tapps, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #124 of 1,154 | #67 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #4595 of 50,301 | #2721 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 441 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 82% |
| city | Lake Tapps | Lake Tapps |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Tapps Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 80.7).
- •Lake Tapps Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Dieringer Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Lake Tapps Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 24%).
- •Lake Tapps Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.0).
- •Lake Tapps Elementary is the larger school with 460 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 Lake Tapps Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Tapps Elementary ranks higher (84.4 vs 80.7 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 Dieringer Heights Elementary and Lake Tapps Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Lake Tapps and Lake Tapps in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dieringer Heights Elementary: 441. Lake Tapps Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dieringer Heights Elementary and Lake Tapps Elementary rank in Washington?
Dieringer Heights Elementary is 124th of 1,154 and Lake Tapps Elementary is 67th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).