Ephrata Middle School vs Soap Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ephrata Middle School
Ephrata · Public middle · Grades 7–8
461 students
Soap Lake Elementary
Soap Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
328 students
| Measure | Ephrata Middle School Ephrata, Washington | Soap Lake Elementary Soap Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 363 | #1132 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6082 of 15,369 | #45179 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 461 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 27% |
| city | Ephrata | Soap Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ephrata Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 19.5).
- •Ephrata Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Ephrata Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 27%).
- •Ephrata Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 76.8%).
- •Soap Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.0).
- •Ephrata Middle School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 328.
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 Ephrata Middle School better than Soap Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ephrata Middle School ranks higher (57.2 vs 19.5 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 Ephrata Middle School and Soap Lake Elementary?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Ephrata and Soap Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ephrata Middle School: 461. Soap Lake Elementary: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ephrata Middle School and Soap Lake Elementary rank in Washington?
Ephrata Middle School is 161st of 363 and Soap Lake Elementary is 1132nd of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).