Discovery Middle School vs Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Middle School
Vancouver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students
Washington Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
244 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Vancouver, Washington | Washington Elementary Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #349 of 363 | #1101 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #13507 of 15,369 | #42272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 525 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.1 vs 21.6).
- •Washington Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67% vs 75%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.0).
- •Discovery Middle School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 244.
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 Middle School better than Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elementary ranks higher (24.1 vs 21.6 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 Middle School and Washington Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 525. Washington Elementary: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and Washington Elementary rank in Washington?
Discovery Middle School is 349th of 363 and Washington Elementary is 1101st of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).