Captain Gray STEM Elementary vs Ellen Ochoa 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.
Captain Gray STEM Elementary
Pasco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
Ellen Ochoa Middle School
Pasco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
| Measure | Captain Gray STEM Elementary Pasco, Washington | Ellen Ochoa Middle School Pasco, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1151 of 1,154 | #361 of 363 |
| National rank | #48553 of 50,301 | #14911 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 408 | 831 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 831 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 15% |
| city | Pasco | Pasco |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.8 vs 11.9).
- •Ellen Ochoa Middle School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •Ellen Ochoa Middle School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •Ellen Ochoa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 92.4%).
- •Captain Gray STEM Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.3).
- •Ellen Ochoa Middle School is the larger school with 831 students compared with 408.
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 Captain Gray STEM Elementary better than Ellen Ochoa Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Captain Gray STEM Elementary and Ellen Ochoa Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Pasco and Pasco in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Captain Gray STEM Elementary: 408. Ellen Ochoa Middle School: 831. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Captain Gray STEM Elementary and Ellen Ochoa Middle School rank in Washington?
Captain Gray STEM Elementary is 1151st of 1,154 and Ellen Ochoa Middle School is 361st of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).