Hillcrest Elementary School vs Skyline Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 660 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
Skyline Elementary
Lake Stevens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary School Lake Stevens, Washington | Skyline Elementary Lake Stevens, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 1,154 | #380 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10318 of 50,301 | #13607 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 842 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 842 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 54% |
| city | Lake Stevens | Lake Stevens |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 66.8).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 54%).
- •Skyline Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 68%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 35.2%).
- •Skyline Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.9).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School is the larger school with 842 students compared with 562.
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 Skyline Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elementary School ranks higher (71.4 vs 66.8 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 Skyline Elementary?
About 660 m in a straight line, between Lake Stevens and Lake Stevens in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary School: 842. Skyline Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary School and Skyline Elementary rank in Washington?
Hillcrest Elementary School is 281st of 1,154 and Skyline Elementary is 380th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).