Hillside Elementary School vs Rainier Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.3 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
Rainier Elementary School
JBLM Lewis Main · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
576 students
| Measure | Hillside Elementary School JBLM Lewis Main, Washington | Rainier Elementary School JBLM Lewis Main, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #720 of 1,154 | #256 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #24748 of 50,301 | #9067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 567 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 69% |
| city | JBLM Lewis Main | JBLM Lewis Main |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rainier Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 50.6).
- •Rainier Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Rainier Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Rainier Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 64.4%).
- •Rainier Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.2).
- •Rainier Elementary School is the larger school with 576 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 Rainier Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rainier Elementary School ranks higher (73.3 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 Rainier Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between JBLM Lewis Main and JBLM Lewis Main in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Elementary School: 567. Rainier Elementary School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Elementary School and Rainier Elementary School rank in Washington?
Hillside Elementary School is 720th of 1,154 and Rainier Elementary School is 256th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).