Baker Middle School vs Christensen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
687 students
Christensen Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
| Measure | Baker Middle School Tacoma, Washington | Christensen Elementary Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #321 of 363 | #1038 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #11822 of 15,369 | #37999 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 687 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 687 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 31% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.5 vs 30.8).
- •Christensen Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •Baker Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Baker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 74.3%).
- •Christensen Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.2).
- •Baker Middle School is the larger school with 687 students compared with 346.
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 Baker Middle School better than Christensen Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Baker Middle School and Christensen Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker Middle School: 687. Christensen Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker Middle School and Christensen Elementary rank in Washington?
Baker Middle School is 321st of 363 and Christensen Elementary is 1038th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).