Chambers Elementary vs Drum Intermediate
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.
Chambers Elementary
University Pla · Public elementary · Grades K–4
493 students
Drum Intermediate
University Pla · Public middle · Grades 5–7
639 students
| Measure | Chambers Elementary University Pla, Washington | Drum Intermediate University Pla, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #272 of 1,154 | #42 of 363 |
| National rank | #9845 of 50,301 | #2258 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 493 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 75% |
| city | University Pla | University Pla |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drum Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 72.1).
- •Drum Intermediate does better on math proficiency (75% vs 65%).
- •Drum Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 68%).
- •Chambers Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 43%).
- •Chambers Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.8).
- •Drum Intermediate is the larger school with 639 students compared with 493.
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 Chambers Elementary better than Drum Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Drum Intermediate ranks higher (75.5 vs 72.1 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 Chambers Elementary and Drum Intermediate?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between University Pla and University Pla in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chambers Elementary: 493. Drum Intermediate: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chambers Elementary and Drum Intermediate rank in Washington?
Chambers Elementary is 272nd of 1,154 and Drum Intermediate is 42nd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).