Brookdale Elementary vs Washington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.3 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
Washington High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
989 students
| Measure | Brookdale Elementary Tacoma, Washington | Washington High School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #809 of 1,154 | #262 of 333 |
| National rank | #27949 of 50,301 | #11253 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 483 | 989 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 24% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 38.8).
- •Brookdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 24%).
- •Washington High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 51%).
- •Washington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 69.2%).
- •Brookdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.7).
- •Washington High School is the larger school with 989 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 Washington High School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookdale Elementary ranks higher (45.9 vs 38.8 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 Washington High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookdale Elementary: 483. Washington High School: 989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookdale Elementary and Washington High School rank in Washington?
Brookdale Elementary is 809th of 1,154 and Washington High School is 262nd of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).