Elmhurst Elementary School vs Spanaway 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
Spanaway Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
766 students
| Measure | Elmhurst Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Spanaway Middle School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1026 of 1,154 | #315 of 363 |
| National rank | #37407 of 50,301 | #11557 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 335 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 28% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (31.7 vs 31.8).
- •Spanaway Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Spanaway Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •Spanaway Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 68.7%).
- •Elmhurst Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 22.5).
- •Spanaway Middle School is the larger school with 766 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 Spanaway Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Elmhurst Elementary School and Spanaway 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. Spanaway Middle School: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmhurst Elementary School and Spanaway Middle School rank in Washington?
Elmhurst Elementary School is 1026th of 1,154 and Spanaway Middle School is 315th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).