Daffodil Valley Elementary vs Lakeridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daffodil Valley Elementary
Sumner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
Lakeridge Middle School
Bonney Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
763 students
| Measure | Daffodil Valley Elementary Sumner, Washington | Lakeridge Middle School Bonney Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #547 of 1,154 | #66 of 363 |
| National rank | #18770 of 50,301 | #3024 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 524 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| city | Sumner | Bonney Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 59.1).
- •Lakeridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Lakeridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 60%).
- •Lakeridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 53.4%).
- •Daffodil Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 20.6).
- •Lakeridge Middle School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 524.
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 Daffodil Valley Elementary better than Lakeridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeridge Middle School ranks higher (71.5 vs 59.1 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 Daffodil Valley Elementary and Lakeridge Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Sumner and Bonney Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daffodil Valley Elementary: 524. Lakeridge Middle School: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daffodil Valley Elementary and Lakeridge Middle School rank in Washington?
Daffodil Valley Elementary is 547th of 1,154 and Lakeridge Middle School is 66th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).