Doris Stahl Junior High vs Emma L Carson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doris Stahl Junior High
Puyallup · Public middle · Grades 6–10
846 students
Emma L Carson Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
676 students
| Measure | Doris Stahl Junior High Puyallup, Washington | Emma L Carson Elementary Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 363 | #617 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6247 of 15,369 | #21148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 846 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 50% |
| city | Puyallup | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (56.4 vs 55.7).
- •Emma L Carson Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Doris Stahl Junior High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Doris Stahl Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 52.8%).
- •Emma L Carson Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 22.3).
- •Doris Stahl Junior High is the larger school with 846 students compared with 676.
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 Doris Stahl Junior High better than Emma L Carson Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Doris Stahl Junior High and Emma L Carson Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doris Stahl Junior High: 846. Emma L Carson Elementary: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doris Stahl Junior High and Emma L Carson Elementary rank in Washington?
Doris Stahl Junior High is 164th of 363 and Emma L Carson Elementary is 617th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).