Ellen Ochoa Middle School vs Morris Ford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 274 km 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
Morris Ford Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
| Measure | Ellen Ochoa Middle School Pasco, Washington | Morris Ford Middle School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #361 of 363 | #278 of 363 |
| National rank | #14911 of 15,369 | #10117 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 831 | 831 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 831 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 31% |
| city | Pasco | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morris Ford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 11.9).
- •Morris Ford Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 15%).
- •Morris Ford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •Morris Ford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 91%).
- •Morris Ford Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.3).
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 Morris Ford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Morris Ford Middle School ranks higher (38.7 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 Morris Ford Middle School?
About 274 km in a straight line, between Pasco and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellen Ochoa Middle School: 831. Morris Ford Middle School: 831. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellen Ochoa Middle School and Morris Ford Middle School rank in Washington?
Ellen Ochoa Middle School is 361st of 363 and Morris Ford Middle School is 278th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).