Columbia Junior High School vs Lister Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.8 km 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
Lister Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Columbia Junior High School Tacoma, Washington | Lister Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #987 of 1,154 |
| National rank | – | #35647 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 619 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 37% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lister Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Columbia Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Columbia Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 78.7%).
- •Lister Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 21.3).
- •Columbia Junior High School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 376.
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 Lister 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 Lister Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Junior High School: 619. Lister Elementary School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Junior High School and Lister Elementary School rank in Washington?
Columbia Junior High School is unranked and Lister Elementary School is 987th of 1,154 among other schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).