Franklin Elementary School vs Hilltop Heritage Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
Hilltop Heritage Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Hilltop Heritage Middle School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #922 of 1,154 | #305 of 363 |
| National rank | #32823 of 50,301 | #11025 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 260 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 34.2).
- •Hilltop Heritage Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Hilltop Heritage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 62.4%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 20.3).
- •Hilltop Heritage Middle School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 260.
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 Franklin Elementary School better than Hilltop Heritage Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (38.7 vs 34.2 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 Franklin Elementary School and Hilltop Heritage Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 260. Hilltop Heritage Middle School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Hilltop Heritage Middle School rank in Washington?
Franklin Elementary School is 922nd of 1,154 and Hilltop Heritage Middle School is 305th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).