Aki Kurose Middle School vs Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 481 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aki Kurose Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
817 students
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Seattle · Charter other · Grades 6–12
121 students
| Measure | Aki Kurose Middle School Seattle, Washington | Rainier Valley Leadership Academy Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #245 of 363 | – |
| National rank | #8975 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 817 | 121 |
| Enrollment | 817 | 121 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aki Kurose Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Aki Kurose Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Rainier Valley Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 56.8%).
- •Rainier Valley Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 18.2).
- •Aki Kurose Middle School is the larger school with 817 students compared with 121.
- •Aki Kurose Middle School is a public school while Rainier Valley Leadership Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Aki Kurose Middle School better than Rainier Valley Leadership Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aki Kurose Middle School and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy?
About 481 m in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aki Kurose Middle School: 817. Rainier Valley Leadership Academy: 121. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aki Kurose Middle School and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy rank in Washington?
Aki Kurose Middle School is 245th of 363 and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy is unranked among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).