Arlington Elementary School vs Baker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Baker Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
687 students
| Measure | Arlington Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Baker Middle School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1120 of 1,154 | #321 of 363 |
| National rank | #44196 of 50,301 | #11822 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 390 | 687 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 29% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baker Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 21.0).
- •Baker Middle School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Baker Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Baker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 75.9%).
- •Arlington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.2).
- •Baker Middle School is the larger school with 687 students compared with 390.
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 Arlington Elementary School better than Baker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Baker Middle School ranks higher (30.5 vs 21.0 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 Arlington Elementary School and Baker Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Elementary School: 390. Baker Middle School: 687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Elementary School and Baker Middle School rank in Washington?
Arlington Elementary School is 1120th of 1,154 and Baker Middle School is 321st of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).