Emerson Elementary School vs Middle College High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
Middle College High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
93 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary School Seattle, Washington | Middle College High School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1107 of 1,154 | #169 of 333 |
| National rank | #42620 of 50,301 | #7271 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 398 | 93 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 93 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 24.5% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle College High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 23.5).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Middle College High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 27%).
- •Middle College High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 73.6%).
- •Middle College High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.9).
- •Emerson Elementary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 93.
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 Emerson Elementary School better than Middle College High School?
On the Success Index (US), Middle College High School ranks higher (54.2 vs 23.5 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 Emerson Elementary School and Middle College High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary School: 398. Middle College High School: 93. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary School and Middle College High School rank in Washington?
Emerson Elementary School is 1107th of 1,154 and Middle College High School is 169th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).