Farwell Elementary School vs Northwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 249 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farwell Elementary School
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
Northwood Middle School
Spokane · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
| Measure | Farwell Elementary School Spokane, Washington | Northwood Middle School Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #297 of 1,154 | #71 of 363 |
| National rank | #10789 of 50,301 | #3127 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 471 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| city | Spokane | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.7 vs 71.0).
- •Farwell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Farwell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 70%).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 47.8%).
- •Farwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.0).
- •Northwood Middle School is the larger school with 796 students compared with 471.
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 Farwell Elementary School better than Northwood 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 Farwell Elementary School and Northwood Middle School?
About 249 m in a straight line, between Spokane and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farwell Elementary School: 471. Northwood Middle School: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farwell Elementary School and Northwood Middle School rank in Washington?
Farwell Elementary School is 297th of 1,154 and Northwood Middle School is 71st of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).