Balboa Elementary vs Pauline Flett Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balboa Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
Pauline Flett Middle School
Spokane · Public middle · Grades 6–8
609 students
| Measure | Balboa Elementary Spokane, Washington | Pauline Flett Middle School Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 1,154 | #291 of 363 |
| National rank | #12923 of 50,301 | #10638 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 248 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Spokane | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Balboa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 36.1).
- •Balboa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 60.8%).
- •Balboa Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.9).
- •Pauline Flett Middle School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 248.
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 Balboa Elementary better than Pauline Flett Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Balboa Elementary ranks higher (67.7 vs 36.1 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 Balboa Elementary and Pauline Flett Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balboa Elementary: 248. Pauline Flett Middle School: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balboa Elementary and Pauline Flett Middle School rank in Washington?
Balboa Elementary is 353rd of 1,154 and Pauline Flett Middle School is 291st of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).