Heatherwood Middle School vs Mill Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heatherwood Middle School
Mill Creek · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,031 students
Mill Creek Elementary
Mill Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students
| Measure | Heatherwood Middle School Mill Creek, Washington | Mill Creek Elementary Mill Creek, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #47 of 363 | #105 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2442 of 15,369 | #3962 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,031 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 85% |
| city | Mill Creek | Mill Creek |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 74.5).
- •Mill Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 65%).
- •Mill Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 83%).
- •Mill Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 31.8%).
- •Mill Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 23.4).
- •Heatherwood Middle School is the larger school with 1,031 students compared with 694.
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 Heatherwood Middle School better than Mill Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Creek Elementary ranks higher (81.9 vs 74.5 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 Heatherwood Middle School and Mill Creek Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mill Creek and Mill Creek in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heatherwood Middle School: 1,031. Mill Creek Elementary: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heatherwood Middle School and Mill Creek Elementary rank in Washington?
Heatherwood Middle School is 47th of 363 and Mill Creek Elementary is 105th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).