Echo Lake Elementary School vs Melvin G Syre Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Echo Lake Elementary School
Shoreline · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
Melvin G Syre Elementary
Shoreline · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
| Measure | Echo Lake Elementary School Shoreline, Washington | Melvin G Syre Elementary Shoreline, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #396 of 1,154 | #109 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #14093 of 50,301 | #4119 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 416 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 74% |
| city | Shoreline | Shoreline |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melvin G Syre Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 66.0).
- •Melvin G Syre Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 59%).
- •Melvin G Syre Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 63%).
- •Melvin G Syre Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 46.4%).
- •Echo Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.8).
- •Melvin G Syre Elementary is the larger school with 444 students compared with 416.
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 Echo Lake Elementary School better than Melvin G Syre Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Melvin G Syre Elementary ranks higher (81.6 vs 66.0 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 Echo Lake Elementary School and Melvin G Syre Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Shoreline and Shoreline in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Echo Lake Elementary School: 416. Melvin G Syre Elementary: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Echo Lake Elementary School and Melvin G Syre Elementary rank in Washington?
Echo Lake Elementary School is 396th of 1,154 and Melvin G Syre Elementary is 109th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).