Arlington Elementary School vs Mount Tahoma High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 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
Mount Tahoma High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,410 students
| Measure | Arlington Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Mount Tahoma High School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1120 of 1,154 | #328 of 333 |
| National rank | #44196 of 50,301 | #15373 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 390 | 1,410 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 1,410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arlington Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.0 vs 19.3).
- •Arlington Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Mount Tahoma High School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Mount Tahoma High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.6% vs 75.9%).
- •Arlington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 21.4).
- •Mount Tahoma High School is the larger school with 1,410 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 Mount Tahoma High School?
On the Success Index (US), Arlington Elementary School ranks higher (21.0 vs 19.3 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 Arlington Elementary School and Mount Tahoma High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Elementary School: 390. Mount Tahoma High School: 1,410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Elementary School and Mount Tahoma High School rank in Washington?
Arlington Elementary School is 1120th of 1,154 and Mount Tahoma High School is 328th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).