Downing Elementary School vs Dr. Dolores Silas High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downing Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,160 students
| Measure | Downing Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Dr. Dolores Silas High School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #506 of 1,154 | #226 of 333 |
| National rank | #17581 of 50,301 | #9503 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 298 | 1,160 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 31% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downing Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 45.8).
- •Downing Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 31%).
- •Downing Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Dr. Dolores Silas High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 53.4%).
- •Downing Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 23.2).
- •Dr. Dolores Silas High School is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 298.
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 Downing Elementary School better than Dr. Dolores Silas High School?
On the Success Index (US), Downing Elementary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 45.8 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 Downing Elementary School and Dr. Dolores Silas High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downing Elementary School: 298. Dr. Dolores Silas High School: 1,160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downing Elementary School and Dr. Dolores Silas High School rank in Washington?
Downing Elementary School is 506th of 1,154 and Dr. Dolores Silas High School is 226th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).