Birney Elementary School vs Maplewood Parent Coop
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 70 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birney Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
Maplewood Parent Coop
Edmonds · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
476 students
| Measure | Birney Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Maplewood Parent Coop Edmonds, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1031 of 1,154 | #84 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #37711 of 50,301 | #2952 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 476 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.6% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 83% |
| city | Tacoma | Edmonds |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maplewood Parent Coop scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 31.2).
- •Maplewood Parent Coop does better on math proficiency (83% vs 27%).
- •Maplewood Parent Coop does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 37%).
- •Maplewood Parent Coop does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 71.6%).
- •Birney Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.3).
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 Birney Elementary School better than Maplewood Parent Coop?
On the Success Index (US), Maplewood Parent Coop ranks higher (83.9 vs 31.2 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 Birney Elementary School and Maplewood Parent Coop?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Edmonds in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birney Elementary School: 476. Maplewood Parent Coop: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birney Elementary School and Maplewood Parent Coop rank in Washington?
Birney Elementary School is 1031st of 1,154 and Maplewood Parent Coop is 84th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).