Hillside Elementary School vs Pioneer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Elementary School
JBLM Lewis Main · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students
Pioneer Middle
DuPont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
| Measure | Hillside Elementary School JBLM Lewis Main, Washington | Pioneer Middle DuPont, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #720 of 1,154 | #83 of 363 |
| National rank | #24748 of 50,301 | #3484 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 567 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| city | JBLM Lewis Main | DuPont |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 50.6).
- •Pioneer Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Pioneer Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Pioneer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 64.4%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 21.1).
- •Pioneer Middle is the larger school with 758 students compared with 567.
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 Hillside Elementary School better than Pioneer Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Middle ranks higher (69.4 vs 50.6 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 Hillside Elementary School and Pioneer Middle?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between JBLM Lewis Main and DuPont in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Elementary School: 567. Pioneer Middle: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Elementary School and Pioneer Middle rank in Washington?
Hillside Elementary School is 720th of 1,154 and Pioneer Middle is 83rd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).