Covington Elementary School vs Mattson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Covington Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Mattson Middle School
Covington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
719 students
| Measure | Covington Elementary School Covington, Washington | Mattson Middle School Covington, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 1,154 | #149 of 363 |
| National rank | #20186 of 50,301 | #5782 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 456 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 50% |
| city | Covington | Covington |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mattson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 57.1).
- •Covington Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Mattson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •Mattson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 52%).
- •Covington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.4).
- •Mattson Middle School is the larger school with 719 students compared with 456.
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 Covington Elementary School better than Mattson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mattson Middle School ranks higher (58.6 vs 57.1 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 Covington Elementary School and Mattson Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Covington and Covington in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Covington Elementary School: 456. Mattson Middle School: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Covington Elementary School and Mattson Middle School rank in Washington?
Covington Elementary School is 589th of 1,154 and Mattson Middle School is 149th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).