East Farms STEAM School vs Selkirk Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Farms STEAM School
Newman Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
387 students
Selkirk Middle School
Liberty Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students
| Measure | East Farms STEAM School Newman Lake, Washington | Selkirk Middle School Liberty Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #725 of 1,154 | #208 of 363 |
| National rank | #24887 of 50,301 | #7536 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 387 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Newman Lake | Liberty Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.4 vs 50.6).
- •Selkirk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 65.4%).
- •East Farms STEAM School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 21.1).
- •Selkirk Middle School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 387.
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 East Farms STEAM School better than Selkirk Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Farms STEAM School and Selkirk Middle School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Newman Lake and Liberty Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Farms STEAM School: 387. Selkirk Middle School: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Farms STEAM School and Selkirk Middle School rank in Washington?
East Farms STEAM School is 725th of 1,154 and Selkirk Middle School is 208th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).