Byron Kibler Elementary School vs Thunder Mountain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byron Kibler Elementary School
Enumclaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students
Thunder Mountain Middle School
Enumclaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
506 students
| Measure | Byron Kibler Elementary School Enumclaw, Washington | Thunder Mountain Middle School Enumclaw, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #517 of 1,154 | #94 of 363 |
| National rank | #17911 of 50,301 | #3847 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 442 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 55% |
| city | Enumclaw | Enumclaw |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thunder Mountain Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 60.4).
- •Thunder Mountain Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Thunder Mountain Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 60%).
- •Thunder Mountain Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 35.1%).
- •Byron Kibler Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 24.1).
- •Thunder Mountain Middle School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 442.
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 Byron Kibler Elementary School better than Thunder Mountain Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thunder Mountain Middle School ranks higher (67.7 vs 60.4 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 Byron Kibler Elementary School and Thunder Mountain Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Enumclaw and Enumclaw in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byron Kibler Elementary School: 442. Thunder Mountain Middle School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byron Kibler Elementary School and Thunder Mountain Middle School rank in Washington?
Byron Kibler Elementary School is 517th of 1,154 and Thunder Mountain Middle School is 94th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).