Newcastle Elementary School vs Sierra Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle Elementary School
Newcastle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Sierra Heights Elementary School
Renton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students
| Measure | Newcastle Elementary School Newcastle, Washington | Sierra Heights Elementary School Renton, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 1,154 | #702 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3531 of 50,301 | #24080 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 451 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 49% |
| city | Newcastle | Renton |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newcastle Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 51.6).
- •Newcastle Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 49%).
- •Newcastle Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 49%).
- •Newcastle Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 53.9%).
- •Sierra Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.1).
- •Newcastle Elementary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 323.
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 Newcastle Elementary School better than Sierra Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Newcastle Elementary School ranks higher (82.7 vs 51.6 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 Newcastle Elementary School and Sierra Heights Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Renton in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newcastle Elementary School: 451. Sierra Heights Elementary School: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newcastle Elementary School and Sierra Heights Elementary School rank in Washington?
Newcastle Elementary School is 94th of 1,154 and Sierra Heights Elementary School is 702nd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).