Alderwood Middle School vs Spruce Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderwood Middle School
Lynnwood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
679 students
Spruce Elementary
Lynnwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
632 students
| Measure | Alderwood Middle School Lynnwood, Washington | Spruce Elementary Lynnwood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 363 | #883 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7079 of 15,369 | #30785 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 679 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| city | Lynnwood | Lynnwood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alderwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 41.8).
- •Alderwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Alderwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Alderwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 64.9%).
- •Spruce Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.6).
- •Alderwood Middle School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 632.
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 Alderwood Middle School better than Spruce Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alderwood Middle School ranks higher (52.5 vs 41.8 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 Alderwood Middle School and Spruce Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lynnwood and Lynnwood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alderwood Middle School: 679. Spruce Elementary: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alderwood Middle School and Spruce Elementary rank in Washington?
Alderwood Middle School is 194th of 363 and Spruce Elementary is 883rd of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).