Columbia Junior High School vs Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Washington, United States, 34 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
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center
Renton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
490 students
| Measure | Columbia Junior High School Tacoma, Washington | Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center Renton, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 619 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 28.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | – |
| Math proficiency | 30% | – |
| city | Tacoma | Renton |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 56.7%).
- •Columbia Junior High School does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 28.8).
- •Columbia Junior High School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 490.
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 Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center?
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 Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Renton in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Junior High School: 619. Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Junior High School and Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center rank in Washington?
Columbia Junior High School is unranked and Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center is unranked among other schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).