Bowman Creek Elementary vs Mt Baker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowman Creek Elementary
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
Mt Baker Middle School
Auburn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
917 students
| Measure | Bowman Creek Elementary Auburn, Washington | Mt Baker Middle School Auburn, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #508 of 1,154 | #138 of 363 |
| National rank | #17632 of 50,301 | #5572 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 440 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 63% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | Auburn | Auburn |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowman Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 59.6).
- •Bowman Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 54.9%).
- •Bowman Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.7).
- •Mt Baker Middle School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 440.
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 Bowman Creek Elementary better than Mt Baker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bowman Creek Elementary ranks higher (60.8 vs 59.6 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 Bowman Creek Elementary and Mt Baker Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Creek Elementary: 440. Mt Baker Middle School: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Creek Elementary and Mt Baker Middle School rank in Washington?
Bowman Creek Elementary is 508th of 1,154 and Mt Baker Middle School is 138th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).