Gregory Heights Elementary vs Hazel Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gregory Heights Elementary
Burien · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
Hazel Valley Elementary
Burien · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students
| Measure | Gregory Heights Elementary Burien, Washington | Hazel Valley Elementary Burien, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #672 of 1,154 | #989 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #23100 of 50,301 | #35703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 488 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| city | Burien | Burien |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gregory Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 34.3).
- •Gregory Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Gregory Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 40%).
- •Gregory Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 67%).
- •Hazel Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.8).
- •Gregory Heights Elementary is the larger school with 488 students compared with 469.
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 Gregory Heights Elementary better than Hazel Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gregory Heights Elementary ranks higher (52.9 vs 34.3 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 Gregory Heights Elementary and Hazel Valley Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Burien and Burien in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gregory Heights Elementary: 488. Hazel Valley Elementary: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gregory Heights Elementary and Hazel Valley Elementary rank in Washington?
Gregory Heights Elementary is 672nd of 1,154 and Hazel Valley Elementary is 989th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).