Ellen Ochoa Middle School vs Marie Curie STEM Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 755 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellen Ochoa Middle School
Pasco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
Marie Curie STEM Elementary
Pasco · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
376 students
| Measure | Ellen Ochoa Middle School Pasco, Washington | Marie Curie STEM Elementary Pasco, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #361 of 363 | #1118 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #14911 of 15,369 | #43914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 831 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 24% |
| city | Pasco | Pasco |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marie Curie STEM Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 11.9).
- •Marie Curie STEM Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 15%).
- •Ellen Ochoa Middle School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 24%).
- •Ellen Ochoa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 91.5%).
- •Marie Curie STEM Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 19.3).
- •Ellen Ochoa Middle School is the larger school with 831 students compared with 376.
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 Ellen Ochoa Middle School better than Marie Curie STEM Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marie Curie STEM Elementary ranks higher (21.5 vs 11.9 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 Ellen Ochoa Middle School and Marie Curie STEM Elementary?
About 755 m in a straight line, between Pasco and Pasco in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellen Ochoa Middle School: 831. Marie Curie STEM Elementary: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellen Ochoa Middle School and Marie Curie STEM Elementary rank in Washington?
Ellen Ochoa Middle School is 361st of 363 and Marie Curie STEM Elementary is 1118th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).