Discovery Elementary vs Pine Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 972 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary
Issaquah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
Pine Lake Middle School
Sammamish · Public middle · Grades 6–8
877 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary Issaquah, Washington | Pine Lake Middle School Sammamish, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #20 of 1,154 | #10 of 363 |
| National rank | #1423 of 50,301 | #1036 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 508 | 877 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 79% |
| city | Issaquah | Sammamish |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 83.0).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 79%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 83%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.9% vs 8.4%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.9).
- •Pine Lake Middle School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 508.
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 Discovery Elementary better than Pine Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (87.6 vs 83.0 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 Discovery Elementary and Pine Lake Middle School?
About 972 m in a straight line, between Issaquah and Sammamish in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 508. Pine Lake Middle School: 877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and Pine Lake Middle School rank in Washington?
Discovery Elementary is 20th of 1,154 and Pine Lake Middle School is 10th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).