Hillcrest Elementary School vs Lake Stevens Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 752 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Lake Stevens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
842 students
Lake Stevens Middle School
Lake Stevens · Public middle · Grades 6–7
709 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary School Lake Stevens, Washington | Lake Stevens Middle School Lake Stevens, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 1,154 | #98 of 363 |
| National rank | #10318 of 50,301 | #3919 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 842 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 842 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 52% |
| city | Lake Stevens | Lake Stevens |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 67.4).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 66%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 32.7%).
- •Lake Stevens Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 17.9).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School is the larger school with 842 students compared with 709.
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 School better than Lake Stevens Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elementary School ranks higher (71.4 vs 67.4 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 School and Lake Stevens Middle School?
About 752 m in a straight line, between Lake Stevens and Lake Stevens in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary School: 842. Lake Stevens Middle School: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary School and Lake Stevens Middle School rank in Washington?
Hillcrest Elementary School is 281st of 1,154 and Lake Stevens Middle School is 98th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).