Creekside Elementary vs Margaret Mead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Elementary
Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades K–5
555 students
Margaret Mead Elementary
Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
| Measure | Creekside Elementary Sammamish, Washington | Margaret Mead Elementary Sammamish, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #53 of 1,154 | #29 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2305 of 50,301 | #1643 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 555 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 81% |
| city | Sammamish | Sammamish |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret Mead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 85.3).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Margaret Mead Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 80%).
- •Margaret Mead Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.8% vs 5.8%).
- •Margaret Mead Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.3).
- •Margaret Mead Elementary is the larger school with 580 students compared with 555.
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 Creekside Elementary better than Margaret Mead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret Mead Elementary ranks higher (87.0 vs 85.3 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 Creekside Elementary and Margaret Mead Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Sammamish and Sammamish in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Elementary: 555. Margaret Mead Elementary: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Elementary and Margaret Mead Elementary rank in Washington?
Creekside Elementary is 53rd of 1,154 and Margaret Mead Elementary is 29th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).