Dr. Dolores Silas High School vs Science and Math Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 4.9 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
Science and Math Institute
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
597 students
| Measure | Dr. Dolores Silas High School Tacoma, Washington | Science and Math Institute Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #226 of 333 | #75 of 333 |
| National rank | #9503 of 16,910 | #4097 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,160 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Science and Math Institute scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 45.8).
- •Science and Math Institute does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Science and Math Institute does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 61%).
- •Science and Math Institute does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 41.9%).
- •Science and Math Institute does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 23.2).
- •Dr. Dolores Silas High School is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 597.
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 Science and Math Institute?
On the Success Index (US), Science and Math Institute ranks higher (66.9 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 Dr. Dolores Silas High School and Science and Math Institute?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School: 1,160. Science and Math Institute: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Dolores Silas High School and Science and Math Institute rank in Washington?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School is 226th of 333 and Science and Math Institute is 75th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).