Highland Middle School vs Puesta del Sol Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Middle School
Bellevue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
589 students
Puesta del Sol Elementary School
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Bellevue, Washington | Puesta del Sol Elementary School Bellevue, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #215 of 363 | #193 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7880 of 15,369 | #6836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 589 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 24.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 71% |
| city | Bellevue | Bellevue |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Puesta del Sol Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 48.9).
- •Puesta del Sol Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 41%).
- •Puesta del Sol Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 54%).
- •Puesta del Sol Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 60.6%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.6).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 589 students compared with 494.
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 Middle School better than Puesta del Sol Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Puesta del Sol Elementary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 48.9 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 Middle School and Puesta del Sol Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bellevue and Bellevue in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 589. Puesta del Sol Elementary School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and Puesta del Sol Elementary School rank in Washington?
Highland Middle School is 215th of 363 and Puesta del Sol Elementary School is 193rd of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).