Bowman Creek Elementary vs North Tapps Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.4 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
North Tapps Middle School
Lake Tapps · Public middle · Grades 6–8
523 students
| Measure | Bowman Creek Elementary Auburn, Washington | North Tapps Middle School Lake Tapps, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #508 of 1,154 | #24 of 363 |
| National rank | #17632 of 50,301 | #1549 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 440 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 84% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Auburn | Lake Tapps |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Tapps Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 60.8).
- •North Tapps Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 35%).
- •Bowman Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.9).
- •North Tapps Middle School is the larger school with 523 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 North Tapps Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Tapps Middle School ranks higher (79.6 vs 60.8 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 North Tapps Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Lake Tapps in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Creek Elementary: 440. North Tapps Middle School: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Creek Elementary and North Tapps Middle School rank in Washington?
Bowman Creek Elementary is 508th of 1,154 and North Tapps Middle School is 24th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).