Eckstein Middle School vs Heatherwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 22 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eckstein Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students
Heatherwood Middle School
Mill Creek · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,031 students
| Measure | Eckstein Middle School Seattle, Washington | Heatherwood Middle School Mill Creek, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #19 of 363 | #47 of 363 |
| National rank | #1374 of 15,369 | #2442 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,024 | 1,031 |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | 1,031 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 65% |
| city | Seattle | Mill Creek |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eckstein Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 74.5).
- •Eckstein Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Heatherwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Eckstein Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 31.8%).
- •Eckstein Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.4).
- •Heatherwood Middle School is the larger school with 1,031 students compared with 1,024.
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 Eckstein Middle School better than Heatherwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Eckstein Middle School ranks higher (80.7 vs 74.5 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 Eckstein Middle School and Heatherwood Middle School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Mill Creek in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eckstein Middle School: 1,024. Heatherwood Middle School: 1,031. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eckstein Middle School and Heatherwood Middle School rank in Washington?
Eckstein Middle School is 19th of 363 and Heatherwood Middle School is 47th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).