Cooper Elementary vs Denny Yasuhara Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooper Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
Denny Yasuhara Middle School
Spokane · Public middle · Grades 6–8
596 students
| Measure | Cooper Elementary Spokane, Washington | Denny Yasuhara Middle School Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #529 of 1,154 | #314 of 363 |
| National rank | #18166 of 50,301 | #11547 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 385 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Spokane | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 31.8).
- •Cooper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.6% vs 83.7%).
- •Cooper Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.9).
- •Denny Yasuhara Middle School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 385.
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 Cooper Elementary better than Denny Yasuhara Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cooper Elementary ranks higher (60.0 vs 31.8 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 Cooper Elementary and Denny Yasuhara Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Elementary: 385. Denny Yasuhara Middle School: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Elementary and Denny Yasuhara Middle School rank in Washington?
Cooper Elementary is 529th of 1,154 and Denny Yasuhara Middle School is 314th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).