Discovery Elementary vs Heatherwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary
Everett · Public elementary · Grades K–5
648 students
Heatherwood Middle School
Mill Creek · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,031 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary Everett, Washington | Heatherwood Middle School Mill Creek, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #943 of 1,154 | #47 of 363 |
| National rank | #33351 of 50,301 | #2442 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 648 | 1,031 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 1,031 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 65% |
| city | Everett | Mill Creek |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heatherwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 37.9).
- •Heatherwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 33%).
- •Heatherwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 39%).
- •Heatherwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 63.4%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 23.4).
- •Heatherwood Middle School is the larger school with 1,031 students compared with 648.
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 Discovery Elementary better than Heatherwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heatherwood Middle School ranks higher (74.5 vs 37.9 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 Discovery Elementary and Heatherwood Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Everett and Mill Creek in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 648. Heatherwood Middle School: 1,031. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and Heatherwood Middle School rank in Washington?
Discovery Elementary is 943rd of 1,154 and Heatherwood Middle School is 47th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).