North Lake Middle School vs Sunnycrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Lake Middle School
Lake Stevens · Public middle · Grades 6–7
856 students
Sunnycrest Elementary School
Lake Stevens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students
| Measure | North Lake Middle School Lake Stevens, Washington | Sunnycrest Elementary School Lake Stevens, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #99 of 363 | #300 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3956 of 15,369 | #10911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 856 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 856 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 63% |
| city | Lake Stevens | Lake Stevens |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunnycrest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 67.2).
- •Sunnycrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •North Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •Sunnycrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 32.2%).
- •Sunnycrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 20.9).
- •North Lake Middle School is the larger school with 856 students compared with 695.
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 North Lake Middle School better than Sunnycrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunnycrest Elementary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 67.2 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 North Lake Middle School and Sunnycrest Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Stevens and Lake Stevens in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Lake Middle School: 856. Sunnycrest Elementary School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Lake Middle School and Sunnycrest Elementary School rank in Washington?
North Lake Middle School is 99th of 363 and Sunnycrest Elementary School is 300th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).