Carnation Elementary School vs Tolt Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carnation Elementary School
Carnation · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
Tolt Middle School
Carnation · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
| Measure | Carnation Elementary School Carnation, Washington | Tolt Middle School Carnation, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #196 of 1,154 | #61 of 363 |
| National rank | #6924 of 50,301 | #2881 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 388 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Carnation | Carnation |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carnation Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 72.3).
- •Carnation Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Carnation Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 66%).
- •Tolt Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 28.4%).
- •Carnation Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 19.2).
- •Tolt Middle School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 388.
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 Carnation Elementary School better than Tolt Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carnation Elementary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 72.3 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 Carnation Elementary School and Tolt Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Carnation and Carnation in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carnation Elementary School: 388. Tolt Middle School: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carnation Elementary School and Tolt Middle School rank in Washington?
Carnation Elementary School is 196th of 1,154 and Tolt Middle School is 61st of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).