Fruitland Elementary vs Hillside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruitland Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–6
566 students
Hillside Elementary School
JBLM Lewis Main · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students
| Measure | Fruitland Elementary Puyallup, Washington | Hillside Elementary School JBLM Lewis Main, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 1,154 | #720 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5957 of 50,301 | #24748 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 566 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 47% |
| city | Puyallup | JBLM Lewis Main |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fruitland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 50.6).
- •Fruitland Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 47%).
- •Fruitland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 57%).
- •Fruitland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 64.4%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.3).
- •Hillside Elementary School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 566.
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 Fruitland Elementary better than Hillside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fruitland Elementary ranks higher (78.3 vs 50.6 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 Fruitland Elementary and Hillside Elementary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and JBLM Lewis Main in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruitland Elementary: 566. Hillside Elementary School: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruitland Elementary and Hillside Elementary School rank in Washington?
Fruitland Elementary is 170th of 1,154 and Hillside Elementary School is 720th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).