Ellen Ochoa Middle School vs Virgie Robinson Elementary
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.
Ellen Ochoa Middle School
Pasco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
Virgie Robinson Elementary
Pasco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
| Measure | Ellen Ochoa Middle School Pasco, Washington | Virgie Robinson Elementary Pasco, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #361 of 363 | #1122 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #14911 of 15,369 | #44316 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 831 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 31% |
| city | Pasco | Pasco |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virgie Robinson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 11.9).
- •Virgie Robinson Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 15%).
- •Virgie Robinson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 26%).
- •Virgie Robinson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.4% vs 91%).
- •Virgie Robinson Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.3).
- •Ellen Ochoa Middle School is the larger school with 831 students compared with 473.
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 Virgie Robinson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Virgie Robinson Elementary ranks higher (20.9 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 Virgie Robinson Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pasco and Pasco in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellen Ochoa Middle School: 831. Virgie Robinson Elementary: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellen Ochoa Middle School and Virgie Robinson Elementary rank in Washington?
Ellen Ochoa Middle School is 361st of 363 and Virgie Robinson Elementary is 1122nd of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).