Black Diamond Elementary vs Summit Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Diamond Elementary
Black Diamond · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students
Summit Trail Middle School
Ravensdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,097 students
| Measure | Black Diamond Elementary Black Diamond, Washington | Summit Trail Middle School Ravensdale, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #456 of 1,154 | #32 of 363 |
| National rank | #16021 of 50,301 | #1827 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 414 | 1,097 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 1,097 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Black Diamond | Ravensdale |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Trail Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 63.1).
- •Summit Trail Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Summit Trail Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Summit Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 34.3%).
- •Black Diamond Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 21.5).
- •Summit Trail Middle School is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 414.
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 Black Diamond Elementary better than Summit Trail Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Trail Middle School ranks higher (78.0 vs 63.1 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 Black Diamond Elementary and Summit Trail Middle School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Black Diamond and Ravensdale in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Diamond Elementary: 414. Summit Trail Middle School: 1,097. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Diamond Elementary and Summit Trail Middle School rank in Washington?
Black Diamond Elementary is 456th of 1,154 and Summit Trail Middle School is 32nd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).