Elmhurst Elementary School vs Perry G Keithley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmhurst Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
335 students
Perry G Keithley Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
804 students
| Measure | Elmhurst Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Perry G Keithley Middle School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1026 of 1,154 | #338 of 363 |
| National rank | #37407 of 50,301 | #12532 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 335 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 23% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmhurst Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 26.8).
- •Elmhurst Elementary School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 23%).
- •Perry G Keithley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Elmhurst Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.7% vs 68.8%).
- •Elmhurst Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.9).
- •Perry G Keithley Middle School is the larger school with 804 students compared with 335.
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 Elmhurst Elementary School better than Perry G Keithley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Elmhurst Elementary School ranks higher (31.7 vs 26.8 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 Elmhurst Elementary School and Perry G Keithley Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmhurst Elementary School: 335. Perry G Keithley Middle School: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmhurst Elementary School and Perry G Keithley Middle School rank in Washington?
Elmhurst Elementary School is 1026th of 1,154 and Perry G Keithley Middle School is 338th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).