Hillcrest Elementary School vs Stevens Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.5 km 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
Stevens Creek Elementary
Lake Stevens · Public elementary · Grades K–5
701 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary School Lake Stevens, Washington | Stevens Creek Elementary Lake Stevens, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #281 of 1,154 | #189 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10318 of 50,301 | #6783 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 842 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 842 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 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 71.4).
- •Stevens Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Stevens Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 34.2%).
- •Stevens Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.9).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School is the larger school with 842 students compared with 701.
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 Stevens Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stevens Creek Elementary ranks higher (76.9 vs 71.4 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 Stevens Creek Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Stevens and Lake Stevens in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary School: 842. Stevens Creek Elementary: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary School and Stevens Creek Elementary rank in Washington?
Hillcrest Elementary School is 281st of 1,154 and Stevens Creek Elementary is 189th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).