Beaver Lake Middle School vs Challenger Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 308 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaver Lake Middle School
Issaquah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
699 students
Challenger Elementary
Issaquah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
| Measure | Beaver Lake Middle School Issaquah, Washington | Challenger Elementary Issaquah, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #7 of 363 | #69 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #920 of 15,369 | #2747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 699 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.6% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 69% |
| city | Issaquah | Issaquah |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.7 vs 84.3).
- •Beaver Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 69%).
- •Beaver Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 70%).
- •Beaver Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 16.9%).
- •Challenger Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 20.6).
- •Beaver Lake Middle School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 350.
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 Beaver Lake Middle School better than Challenger 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 Beaver Lake Middle School and Challenger Elementary?
About 308 m in a straight line, between Issaquah and Issaquah in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Lake Middle School: 699. Challenger Elementary: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Lake Middle School and Challenger Elementary rank in Washington?
Beaver Lake Middle School is 7th of 363 and Challenger Elementary is 69th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).