Alexander Graham Bell Elementary vs Kirkland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students
Kirkland Middle School
Kirkland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
746 students
| Measure | Alexander Graham Bell Elementary Kirkland, Washington | Kirkland Middle School Kirkland, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #184 of 1,154 | #4 of 363 |
| National rank | #6506 of 50,301 | #816 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 503 | 746 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 12.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 84% |
| city | Kirkland | Kirkland |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirkland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 77.3).
- •Kirkland Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 67%).
- •Kirkland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 75%).
- •Kirkland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 29.4%).
- •Alexander Graham Bell Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 20.2).
- •Kirkland Middle School is the larger school with 746 students compared with 503.
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 Alexander Graham Bell Elementary better than Kirkland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kirkland Middle School ranks higher (84.5 vs 77.3 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 Alexander Graham Bell Elementary and Kirkland Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kirkland and Kirkland in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary: 503. Kirkland Middle School: 746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Graham Bell Elementary and Kirkland Middle School rank in Washington?
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary is 184th of 1,154 and Kirkland Middle School is 4th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).