Chinook Elementary School vs Mt Baker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chinook Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
Mt Baker Middle School
Auburn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
917 students
| Measure | Chinook Elementary School Auburn, Washington | Mt Baker Middle School Auburn, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #860 of 1,154 | #138 of 363 |
| National rank | #29870 of 50,301 | #5572 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 700 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 55% |
| city | Auburn | Auburn |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Baker Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 43.1).
- •Mt Baker Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Mt Baker Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Mt Baker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 62.7%).
- •Chinook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.7).
- •Mt Baker Middle School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 700.
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 Chinook Elementary School better than Mt Baker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Baker Middle School ranks higher (59.6 vs 43.1 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 Chinook Elementary School and Mt Baker Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chinook Elementary School: 700. Mt Baker Middle School: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chinook Elementary School and Mt Baker Middle School rank in Washington?
Chinook Elementary School is 860th of 1,154 and Mt Baker Middle School is 138th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).