Glacier Middle School vs Hilltop Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glacier Middle School
SeaTac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
Hilltop Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students
| Measure | Glacier Middle School SeaTac, Washington | Hilltop Elementary Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #350 of 363 | #1094 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #13876 of 15,369 | #41928 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 803 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 26% |
| city | SeaTac | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 19.4).
- •Glacier Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 76.1%).
- •Hilltop Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 22.9).
- •Glacier Middle School is the larger school with 803 students compared with 519.
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 Glacier Middle School better than Hilltop Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop Elementary ranks higher (24.6 vs 19.4 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 Glacier Middle School and Hilltop Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between SeaTac and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glacier Middle School: 803. Hilltop Elementary: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glacier Middle School and Hilltop Elementary rank in Washington?
Glacier Middle School is 350th of 363 and Hilltop Elementary is 1094th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).