Dower Elementary School vs Mount Tahoma High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 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
Mount Tahoma High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,410 students
| Measure | Dower Elementary School Lakewood, Washington | Mount Tahoma High School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #826 of 1,154 | #328 of 333 |
| National rank | #28308 of 50,301 | #15373 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 337 | 1,410 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 1,410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 14% |
| city | Lakewood | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dower Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 19.3).
- •Dower Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 14%).
- •Dower Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Mount Tahoma High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.6% vs 74.5%).
- •Dower Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 21.4).
- •Mount Tahoma High School is the larger school with 1,410 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 Mount Tahoma High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dower Elementary School ranks higher (45.4 vs 19.3 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 Mount Tahoma High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dower Elementary School: 337. Mount Tahoma High School: 1,410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dower Elementary School and Mount Tahoma High School rank in Washington?
Dower Elementary School is 826th of 1,154 and Mount Tahoma High School is 328th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).