Chinook Middle School vs Thorndyke Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chinook Middle School
SeaTac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students
Thorndyke Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | Chinook Middle School SeaTac, Washington | Thorndyke Elementary Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 363 | #1099 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10286 of 15,369 | #42202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 620 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| city | SeaTac | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chinook Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 24.2).
- •Chinook Middle School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Chinook Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Chinook Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.9% vs 86.5%).
- •Thorndyke Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.7).
- •Chinook Middle School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 386.
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 Middle School better than Thorndyke Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chinook Middle School ranks higher (37.9 vs 24.2 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 Middle School and Thorndyke Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between SeaTac and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chinook Middle School: 620. Thorndyke Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chinook Middle School and Thorndyke Elementary rank in Washington?
Chinook Middle School is 282nd of 363 and Thorndyke Elementary is 1099th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).