Eckstein Middle School vs Laurelhurst Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eckstein Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students
Laurelhurst Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students
| Measure | Eckstein Middle School Seattle, Washington | Laurelhurst Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #19 of 363 | #146 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #1374 of 15,369 | #5369 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,024 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eckstein Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 79.3).
- •Eckstein Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Eckstein Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Eckstein Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 29.8%).
- •Laurelhurst Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 22.3).
- •Eckstein Middle School is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 272.
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 Eckstein Middle School better than Laurelhurst Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Eckstein Middle School ranks higher (80.7 vs 79.3 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 Eckstein Middle School and Laurelhurst Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eckstein Middle School: 1,024. Laurelhurst Elementary School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eckstein Middle School and Laurelhurst Elementary School rank in Washington?
Eckstein Middle School is 19th of 363 and Laurelhurst Elementary School is 146th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).