Columbia Junior High School vs Fife Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 798 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Junior High School
Tacoma · Public other · Grades 8–9
619 students
Fife Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
866 students
| Measure | Columbia Junior High School Tacoma, Washington | Fife Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #873 of 1,154 |
| National rank | – | #30482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 619 | 866 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 866 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | – |
| Math proficiency | 30% | – |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 60.3%).
- •Fife Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 21.3).
- •Fife Elementary School is the larger school with 866 students compared with 619.
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 Columbia Junior High School better than Fife Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columbia Junior High School and Fife Elementary School?
About 798 m in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Junior High School: 619. Fife Elementary School: 866. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Junior High School and Fife Elementary School rank in Washington?
Columbia Junior High School is unranked and Fife Elementary School is 873rd of 1,154 among other schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).