Dieringer Heights Elementary vs Lakeridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 4.8 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
Lakeridge Middle School
Bonney Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
763 students
| Measure | Dieringer Heights Elementary Lake Tapps, Washington | Lakeridge Middle School Bonney Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #124 of 1,154 | #66 of 363 |
| National rank | #4595 of 50,301 | #3024 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 441 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 63% |
| city | Lake Tapps | Bonney Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dieringer Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 71.5).
- •Dieringer Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 63%).
- •Dieringer Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Dieringer Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 37.7%).
- •Dieringer Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 20.6).
- •Lakeridge Middle School is the larger school with 763 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 Lakeridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dieringer Heights Elementary ranks higher (80.7 vs 71.5 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 Lakeridge Middle School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Lake Tapps and Bonney Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dieringer Heights Elementary: 441. Lakeridge Middle School: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dieringer Heights Elementary and Lakeridge Middle School rank in Washington?
Dieringer Heights Elementary is 124th of 1,154 and Lakeridge Middle School is 66th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).