Columbia Junior High School vs Surprise Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 4.0 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
Surprise Lake Middle School
Milton · Public middle · Grades 6–7
613 students
| Measure | Columbia Junior High School Tacoma, Washington | Surprise Lake Middle School Milton, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #229 of 363 |
| National rank | – | #8366 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 619 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 44% |
| city | Tacoma | Milton |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Surprise Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 30%).
- •Columbia Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Surprise Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 56.7%).
- •Columbia Junior High School does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.7).
- •Columbia Junior High School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 613.
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 Surprise Lake Middle 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 Surprise Lake Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Milton in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Junior High School: 619. Surprise Lake Middle School: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Junior High School and Surprise Lake Middle School rank in Washington?
Columbia Junior High School is unranked and Surprise Lake Middle School is 229th of 363 among other schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).