Ponderosa Elementary School vs Post Falls Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ponderosa Elementary School
Post Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Post Falls Middle School
Post Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
746 students
| Measure | Ponderosa Elementary School Post Falls, Idaho | Post Falls Middle School Post Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 352 | #43 of 106 |
| National rank | #30954 of 50,301 | #6299 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 466 | 746 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 49% |
| city | Post Falls | Post Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Post Falls Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 41.5).
- •Post Falls Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Post Falls Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 59.2%).
- •Post Falls Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.2).
- •Post Falls Middle School is the larger school with 746 students compared with 466.
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 Ponderosa Elementary School better than Post Falls Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Post Falls Middle School ranks higher (56.2 vs 41.5 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 Ponderosa Elementary School and Post Falls Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Post Falls and Post Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ponderosa Elementary School: 466. Post Falls Middle School: 746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ponderosa Elementary School and Post Falls Middle School rank in Idaho?
Ponderosa Elementary School is 243rd of 352 and Post Falls Middle School is 43rd of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).