Bethel Hope Early Learning Center vs Spanaway Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
163 students
Spanaway Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
766 students
| Measure | Bethel Hope Early Learning Center Spanaway, Washington | Spanaway Middle School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1030 of 1,154 | #315 of 363 |
| National rank | #37710 of 50,301 | #11557 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 163 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 48% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Spanaway | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (31.2 vs 31.8).
- •Spanaway Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 74.2%).
- •Spanaway Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.3).
- •Spanaway Middle School is the larger school with 766 students compared with 163.
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 Bethel Hope Early Learning Center better than Spanaway Middle School?
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 Bethel Hope Early Learning Center and Spanaway Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Spanaway and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center: 163. Spanaway Middle School: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Hope Early Learning Center and Spanaway Middle School rank in Washington?
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center is 1030th of 1,154 and Spanaway Middle School is 315th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).