Discovery Middle School vs Hazel Dell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Middle School
Vancouver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students
Hazel Dell Elementary School
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Vancouver, Washington | Hazel Dell Elementary School Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #349 of 363 | #675 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #13507 of 15,369 | #23176 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 525 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 47% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hazel Dell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 21.6).
- •Hazel Dell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Hazel Dell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •Hazel Dell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 67%).
- •Hazel Dell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 21.0).
- •Discovery Middle School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 370.
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 Middle School better than Hazel Dell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hazel Dell Elementary School ranks higher (52.8 vs 21.6 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 Middle School and Hazel Dell Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 525. Hazel Dell Elementary School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and Hazel Dell Elementary School rank in Washington?
Discovery Middle School is 349th of 363 and Hazel Dell Elementary School is 675th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).