Des Moines Elementary vs Mount Rainier High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Des Moines Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
Mount Rainier High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,846 students
| Measure | Des Moines Elementary Des Moines, Washington | Mount Rainier High School Des Moines, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #758 of 1,154 | #229 of 333 |
| National rank | #26149 of 50,301 | #9548 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 500 | 1,846 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 1,846 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Des Moines Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 45.6).
- •Des Moines Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Mount Rainier High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •Mount Rainier High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 62.6%).
- •Des Moines Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 24.3).
- •Mount Rainier High School is the larger school with 1,846 students compared with 500.
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 Des Moines Elementary better than Mount Rainier High School?
On the Success Index (US), Des Moines Elementary ranks higher (48.5 vs 45.6 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 Des Moines Elementary and Mount Rainier High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Des Moines Elementary: 500. Mount Rainier High School: 1,846. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Des Moines Elementary and Mount Rainier High School rank in Washington?
Des Moines Elementary is 758th of 1,154 and Mount Rainier High School is 229th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).