Hilltop Heritage Middle School vs Stanley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop Heritage Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
Stanley Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
| Measure | Hilltop Heritage Middle School Tacoma, Washington | Stanley Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #305 of 363 | #388 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #11025 of 15,369 | #13862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 447 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 62% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stanley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 34.2).
- •Stanley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Stanley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 44%).
- •Hilltop Heritage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 66.2%).
- •Stanley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 20.3).
- •Hilltop Heritage Middle School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 325.
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 Hilltop Heritage Middle School better than Stanley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Stanley Elementary School ranks higher (66.4 vs 34.2 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 Hilltop Heritage Middle School and Stanley Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop Heritage Middle School: 447. Stanley Elementary School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop Heritage Middle School and Stanley Elementary School rank in Washington?
Hilltop Heritage Middle School is 305th of 363 and Stanley Elementary School is 388th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).