Dower Elementary School vs Lochburn Middle School
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.
Dower Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students
Lochburn Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
497 students
| Measure | Dower Elementary School Lakewood, Washington | Lochburn Middle School Lakewood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #826 of 1,154 | #343 of 363 |
| National rank | #28308 of 50,301 | #13121 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 337 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dower Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 23.5).
- •Dower Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Dower Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Dower Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 82.7%).
- •Lochburn Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.0).
- •Lochburn Middle School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 337.
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 Dower Elementary School better than Lochburn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dower Elementary School ranks higher (45.4 vs 23.5 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 Dower Elementary School and Lochburn Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dower Elementary School: 337. Lochburn Middle School: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dower Elementary School and Lochburn Middle School rank in Washington?
Dower Elementary School is 826th of 1,154 and Lochburn Middle School is 343rd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).