Lake Hills Elementary vs Tillicum Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Hills Elementary
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
Tillicum Middle School
Bellevue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
676 students
| Measure | Lake Hills Elementary Bellevue, Washington | Tillicum Middle School Bellevue, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #993 of 1,154 | #16 of 363 |
| National rank | #35912 of 50,301 | #1316 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 498 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 19.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 74% |
| city | Bellevue | Bellevue |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tillicum Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 34.0).
- •Tillicum Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 30%).
- •Tillicum Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 40%).
- •Tillicum Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 66.3%).
- •Lake Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.3).
- •Tillicum Middle School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 498.
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 Lake Hills Elementary better than Tillicum Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tillicum Middle School ranks higher (81.1 vs 34.0 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 Lake Hills Elementary and Tillicum Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bellevue and Bellevue in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Hills Elementary: 498. Tillicum Middle School: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Hills Elementary and Tillicum Middle School rank in Washington?
Lake Hills Elementary is 993rd of 1,154 and Tillicum Middle School is 16th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).