Badger Mountain Elementary vs Scootney Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 66 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Badger Mountain Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
605 students
Scootney Springs Elementary
Othello · Public elementary · Grades K–6
605 students
| Measure | Badger Mountain Elementary Richland, Washington | Scootney Springs Elementary Othello, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #528 of 1,154 | #1087 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #18093 of 50,301 | #41238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 605 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 33% |
| city | Richland | Othello |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Badger Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 25.8).
- •Badger Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 33%).
- •Badger Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 35%).
- •Badger Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 78.7%).
- •Scootney Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 18.9).
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 Badger Mountain Elementary better than Scootney Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Badger Mountain Elementary ranks higher (60.1 vs 25.8 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 Badger Mountain Elementary and Scootney Springs Elementary?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Richland and Othello in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Badger Mountain Elementary: 605. Scootney Springs Elementary: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Badger Mountain Elementary and Scootney Springs Elementary rank in Washington?
Badger Mountain Elementary is 528th of 1,154 and Scootney Springs Elementary is 1087th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).