Highland Elementary vs Stevens Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Lake Stevens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students
Stevens Creek Elementary
Lake Stevens · Public elementary · Grades K–5
701 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Lake Stevens, Washington | Stevens Creek Elementary Lake Stevens, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #223 of 1,154 | #189 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7895 of 50,301 | #6783 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 557 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.5% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 74% |
| city | Lake Stevens | Lake Stevens |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stevens Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 75.1).
- •Stevens Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 64%).
- •Stevens Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.5% vs 34.2%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.5).
- •Stevens Creek Elementary is the larger school with 701 students compared with 557.
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 Highland Elementary better than Stevens Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stevens Creek Elementary ranks higher (76.9 vs 75.1 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 Highland Elementary and Stevens Creek Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lake Stevens and Lake Stevens in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 557. Stevens Creek Elementary: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Stevens Creek Elementary rank in Washington?
Highland Elementary is 223rd of 1,154 and Stevens Creek Elementary is 189th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).