Hillcrest Elementary vs Lake Tapps Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 123 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary
Oak Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–4
460 students
Lake Tapps Elementary
Lake Tapps · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
460 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Oak Harbor, Washington | Lake Tapps Elementary Lake Tapps, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #244 of 1,154 | #67 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #8391 of 50,301 | #2721 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 460 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 82% |
| city | Oak Harbor | Lake Tapps |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Tapps Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 74.3).
- •Lake Tapps Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Lake Tapps Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Lake Tapps Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 34.1%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.3).
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 Hillcrest Elementary better than Lake Tapps Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Tapps Elementary ranks higher (84.4 vs 74.3 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 Hillcrest Elementary and Lake Tapps Elementary?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Oak Harbor and Lake Tapps in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 460. Lake Tapps Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and Lake Tapps Elementary rank in Washington?
Hillcrest Elementary is 244th of 1,154 and Lake Tapps Elementary is 67th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).