Emma L Carson Elementary vs Liberty Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emma L Carson Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
676 students
Liberty Middle School
Spanaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
| Measure | Emma L Carson Elementary Puyallup, Washington | Liberty Middle School Spanaway, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #617 of 1,154 | #231 of 363 |
| National rank | #21148 of 50,301 | #8434 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 676 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 40% |
| city | Puyallup | Spanaway |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emma L Carson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 46.4).
- •Emma L Carson Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Emma L Carson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 55%).
- •Emma L Carson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 54%).
- •Emma L Carson Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.4).
- •Liberty Middle School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 676.
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 Emma L Carson Elementary better than Liberty Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Emma L Carson Elementary ranks higher (55.7 vs 46.4 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 Emma L Carson Elementary and Liberty Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Spanaway in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emma L Carson Elementary: 676. Liberty Middle School: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emma L Carson Elementary and Liberty Middle School rank in Washington?
Emma L Carson Elementary is 617th of 1,154 and Liberty Middle School is 231st of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).