Hedden Elementary School vs Surprise Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hedden Elementary School
Edgewood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
469 students
Surprise Lake Middle School
Milton · Public middle · Grades 6–7
613 students
| Measure | Hedden Elementary School Edgewood, Washington | Surprise Lake Middle School Milton, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 1,154 | #229 of 363 |
| National rank | #19590 of 50,301 | #8366 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 469 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 44% |
| city | Edgewood | Milton |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hedden Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 46.7).
- •Hedden Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 44%).
- •Hedden Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Hedden Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 55.5%).
- •Hedden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 22.7).
- •Surprise Lake Middle School is the larger school with 613 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 Hedden Elementary School better than Surprise Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hedden Elementary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 46.7 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 Hedden Elementary School and Surprise Lake Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Edgewood and Milton in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hedden Elementary School: 469. Surprise Lake Middle School: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hedden Elementary School and Surprise Lake Middle School rank in Washington?
Hedden Elementary School is 577th of 1,154 and Surprise Lake Middle School is 229th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).