Discovery Elementary School vs Harbor Ridge 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.
Discovery Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
Harbor Ridge Middle School
Gig Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary School Gig Harbor, Washington | Harbor Ridge Middle School Gig Harbor, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #148 of 1,154 | #58 of 363 |
| National rank | #5408 of 50,301 | #2809 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 380 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 57% |
| city | Gig Harbor | Gig Harbor |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 72.6).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Harbor Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 25.3%).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 22.4).
- •Harbor Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 380.
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 School better than Harbor Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary School ranks higher (79.2 vs 72.6 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 Discovery Elementary School and Harbor Ridge Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gig Harbor and Gig Harbor in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary School: 380. Harbor Ridge Middle School: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary School and Harbor Ridge Middle School rank in Washington?
Discovery Elementary School is 148th of 1,154 and Harbor Ridge Middle School is 58th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).