Dr. Dolores Silas High School vs Geiger Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,160 students
Geiger Montessori School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
| Measure | Dr. Dolores Silas High School Tacoma, Washington | Geiger Montessori School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #226 of 333 | #560 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9503 of 16,910 | #19115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,160 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Geiger Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 45.8).
- •Geiger Montessori School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Geiger Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Geiger Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 41.9%).
- •Geiger Montessori School does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 23.2).
- •Dr. Dolores Silas High School is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 521.
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 Dr. Dolores Silas High School better than Geiger Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Geiger Montessori School ranks higher (58.6 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 Dr. Dolores Silas High School and Geiger Montessori School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School: 1,160. Geiger Montessori School: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Dolores Silas High School and Geiger Montessori School rank in Washington?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School is 226th of 333 and Geiger Montessori School is 560th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).