Hidden Creek Elementary School vs Orchard Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hidden Creek Elementary School
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Orchard Heights Elementary
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
| Measure | Hidden Creek Elementary School Port Orchard, Washington | Orchard Heights Elementary Port Orchard, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #283 of 1,154 | #286 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10383 of 50,301 | #10467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 439 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| city | Port Orchard | Port Orchard |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.3 vs 71.2).
- •Orchard Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Hidden Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 66%).
- •Hidden Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 58%).
- •Orchard Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.1).
- •Orchard Heights Elementary is the larger school with 529 students compared with 439.
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 Hidden Creek Elementary School better than Orchard Heights Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hidden Creek Elementary School and Orchard Heights Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Port Orchard and Port Orchard in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hidden Creek Elementary School: 439. Orchard Heights Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hidden Creek Elementary School and Orchard Heights Elementary rank in Washington?
Hidden Creek Elementary School is 283rd of 1,154 and Orchard Heights Elementary is 286th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).