Challenger Elementary vs Pine Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Elementary
Issaquah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
Pine Lake Middle School
Sammamish · Public middle · Grades 6–8
877 students
| Measure | Challenger Elementary Issaquah, Washington | Pine Lake Middle School Sammamish, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #69 of 1,154 | #10 of 363 |
| National rank | #2747 of 50,301 | #1036 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 350 | 877 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 79% |
| city | Issaquah | Sammamish |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 83.0).
- •Pine Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 69%).
- •Pine Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 70%).
- •Pine Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 16.9%).
- •Challenger Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 21.9).
- •Pine Lake Middle School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 350.
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 Challenger Elementary better than Pine Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Elementary ranks higher (84.3 vs 83.0 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 Challenger Elementary and Pine Lake Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Issaquah and Sammamish in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Elementary: 350. Pine Lake Middle School: 877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Elementary and Pine Lake Middle School rank in Washington?
Challenger Elementary is 69th of 1,154 and Pine Lake Middle School is 10th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).