Black Lake Elementary vs George Bush Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Lake Elementary
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
382 students
George Bush Middle School
Tumwater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | Black Lake Elementary Olympia, Washington | George Bush Middle School Tumwater, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 1,154 | #110 of 363 |
| National rank | #7500 of 50,301 | #4488 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 382 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 53% |
| city | Olympia | Tumwater |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 64.5).
- •Black Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Black Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Black Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 39%).
- •Black Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.1).
- •George Bush Middle School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 382.
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 Lake Elementary better than George Bush Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Black Lake Elementary ranks higher (75.7 vs 64.5 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 Lake Elementary and George Bush Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Olympia and Tumwater in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Lake Elementary: 382. George Bush Middle School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Lake Elementary and George Bush Middle School rank in Washington?
Black Lake Elementary is 216th of 1,154 and George Bush Middle School is 110th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).