Harbor Heights Elementary School vs Science and Math Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbor Heights Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Science and Math Institute
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
597 students
| Measure | Harbor Heights Elementary School Gig Harbor, Washington | Science and Math Institute Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #231 of 1,154 | #75 of 333 |
| National rank | #8073 of 50,301 | #4097 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 397 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 52% |
| city | Gig Harbor | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 66.9).
- •Harbor Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Science and Math Institute does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Harbor Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 35.7%).
- •Harbor Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.6).
- •Science and Math Institute is the larger school with 597 students compared with 397.
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 Harbor Heights Elementary School better than Science and Math Institute?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor Heights Elementary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 66.9 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 Harbor Heights Elementary School and Science and Math Institute?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Gig Harbor and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor Heights Elementary School: 397. Science and Math Institute: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor Heights Elementary School and Science and Math Institute rank in Washington?
Harbor Heights Elementary School is 231st of 1,154 and Science and Math Institute is 75th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).