Island Park Elementary vs Newport Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Island Park Elementary
Mercer Island · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
Newport Heights Elementary
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
| Measure | Island Park Elementary Mercer Island, Washington | Newport Heights Elementary Bellevue, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2 of 1,154 | #199 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #847 of 50,301 | #6955 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 364 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.2% | 26.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 75% |
| city | Mercer Island | Bellevue |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Island Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 76.6).
- •Island Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 75%).
- •Island Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 74%).
- •Island Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.2% vs 26.6%).
- •Island Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.6).
- •Newport Heights Elementary is the larger school with 549 students compared with 364.
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 Island Park Elementary better than Newport Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Island Park Elementary ranks higher (89.7 vs 76.6 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 Island Park Elementary and Newport Heights Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Mercer Island and Bellevue in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Island Park Elementary: 364. Newport Heights Elementary: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Island Park Elementary and Newport Heights Elementary rank in Washington?
Island Park Elementary is 2nd of 1,154 and Newport Heights Elementary is 199th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).