Brookdale Elementary vs Spanaway Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookdale Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
483 students
Spanaway Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
766 students
| Measure | Brookdale Elementary Tacoma, Washington | Spanaway Middle School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #809 of 1,154 | #315 of 363 |
| National rank | #27949 of 50,301 | #11557 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 483 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 28% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 31.8).
- •Brookdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 28%).
- •Brookdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •Spanaway Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 69.2%).
- •Brookdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 22.5).
- •Spanaway Middle School is the larger school with 766 students compared with 483.
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 Brookdale Elementary better than Spanaway Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookdale Elementary ranks higher (45.9 vs 31.8 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 Brookdale Elementary and Spanaway Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookdale Elementary: 483. Spanaway Middle School: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookdale Elementary and Spanaway Middle School rank in Washington?
Brookdale Elementary is 809th of 1,154 and Spanaway Middle School is 315th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).