Chester H Thompson Elementary vs Spanaway Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 319 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester H Thompson Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
688 students
Spanaway Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
766 students
| Measure | Chester H Thompson Elementary Tacoma, Washington | Spanaway Middle School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #434 of 1,154 | #315 of 363 |
| National rank | #15365 of 50,301 | #11557 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 688 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 28% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester H Thompson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 31.8).
- •Chester H Thompson Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 28%).
- •Chester H Thompson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •Chester H Thompson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 67.8%).
- •Chester H Thompson Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 22.5).
- •Spanaway Middle School is the larger school with 766 students compared with 688.
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 Chester H Thompson Elementary better than Spanaway Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chester H Thompson Elementary ranks higher (64.1 vs 31.8 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 Chester H Thompson Elementary and Spanaway Middle School?
About 319 m in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester H Thompson Elementary: 688. Spanaway Middle School: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester H Thompson Elementary and Spanaway Middle School rank in Washington?
Chester H Thompson Elementary is 434th of 1,154 and Spanaway Middle School is 315th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).