Beaver Lake Middle School vs Discovery Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.4 km 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
Discovery Elementary
Issaquah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
| Measure | Beaver Lake Middle School Issaquah, Washington | Discovery Elementary Issaquah, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 363 | #20 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #920 of 15,369 | #1423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 699 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 90% |
| city | Issaquah | Issaquah |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 83.7).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 79%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 84%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.9% vs 9.6%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.6).
- •Beaver Lake Middle School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 508.
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 Discovery Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (87.6 vs 83.7 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 Beaver Lake Middle School and Discovery Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Issaquah and Issaquah in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Lake Middle School: 699. Discovery Elementary: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Lake Middle School and Discovery Elementary rank in Washington?
Beaver Lake Middle School is 7th of 363 and Discovery Elementary is 20th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).