Bethel Middle School vs Elk Plain School of Choice
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Middle School
Spanaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
661 students
Elk Plain School of Choice
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–8
574 students
| Measure | Bethel Middle School Spanaway, Washington | Elk Plain School of Choice Spanaway, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #275 of 363 | #288 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10017 of 15,369 | #10512 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 661 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 68% |
| city | Spanaway | Spanaway |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Plain School of Choice scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 39.1).
- •Elk Plain School of Choice does better on math proficiency (68% vs 35%).
- •Elk Plain School of Choice does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Elk Plain School of Choice does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 63.5%).
- •Elk Plain School of Choice does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.3).
- •Bethel Middle School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 574.
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 Middle School better than Elk Plain School of Choice?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Plain School of Choice ranks higher (71.1 vs 39.1 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 Bethel Middle School and Elk Plain School of Choice?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Spanaway and Spanaway in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Middle School: 661. Elk Plain School of Choice: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Middle School and Elk Plain School of Choice rank in Washington?
Bethel Middle School is 275th of 363 and Elk Plain School of Choice is 288th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).