Beacon Avenue Elementary School vs Simpson Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Avenue Elementary School
Montesano · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
333 students
Simpson Avenue Elementary
Montesano · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
402 students
| Measure | Beacon Avenue Elementary School Montesano, Washington | Simpson Avenue Elementary Montesano, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #692 of 1,154 | #418 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #23741 of 50,301 | #14817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 333 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 63% |
| city | Montesano | Montesano |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Simpson Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 52.0).
- •Simpson Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 46.5%).
- •Beacon Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.3).
- •Simpson Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 402 students compared with 333.
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 Beacon Avenue Elementary School better than Simpson Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Simpson Avenue Elementary ranks higher (65.0 vs 52.0 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 Beacon Avenue Elementary School and Simpson Avenue Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Montesano and Montesano in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Avenue Elementary School: 333. Simpson Avenue Elementary: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Avenue Elementary School and Simpson Avenue Elementary rank in Washington?
Beacon Avenue Elementary School is 692nd of 1,154 and Simpson Avenue Elementary is 418th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).