Heatherwood Middle School vs Penny Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.5 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
Penny Creek Elementary
Everett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
791 students
| Measure | Heatherwood Middle School Mill Creek, Washington | Penny Creek Elementary Everett, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #47 of 363 | #174 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2442 of 15,369 | #6155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,031 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 75% |
| city | Mill Creek | Everett |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penny Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 74.5).
- •Penny Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 65%).
- •Heatherwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Heatherwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 35.3%).
- •Penny Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 23.4).
- •Heatherwood Middle School is the larger school with 1,031 students compared with 791.
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 Penny Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Penny Creek Elementary ranks higher (78.0 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 Penny Creek Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mill Creek and Everett in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heatherwood Middle School: 1,031. Penny Creek Elementary: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heatherwood Middle School and Penny Creek Elementary rank in Washington?
Heatherwood Middle School is 47th of 363 and Penny Creek Elementary is 174th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).