Edison Elementary School vs Gray Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
Gray Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
510 students
| Measure | Edison Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Gray Middle School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #647 of 1,154 | #345 of 363 |
| National rank | #22007 of 50,301 | #13159 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 26% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 23.3).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 34%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.9% vs 73.7%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.9).
- •Gray Middle School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 413.
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 Edison Elementary School better than Gray Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Elementary School ranks higher (54.5 vs 23.3 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 Edison Elementary School and Gray Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elementary School: 413. Gray Middle School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elementary School and Gray Middle School rank in Washington?
Edison Elementary School is 647th of 1,154 and Gray Middle School is 345th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).