Federal Way High School vs Mirror Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Federal Way High School
Federal Way · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,665 students
Mirror Lake Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Federal Way High School Federal Way, Washington | Mirror Lake Elementary School Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 333 | #894 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #12566 of 16,910 | #31274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,665 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 1,665 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Federal Way | Federal Way |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mirror Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 33.4).
- •Mirror Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Federal Way High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Federal Way High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 82.3%).
- •Mirror Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.8).
- •Federal Way High School is the larger school with 1,665 students compared with 491.
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 Federal Way High School better than Mirror Lake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mirror Lake Elementary School ranks higher (41.0 vs 33.4 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 Federal Way High School and Mirror Lake Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Federal Way in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Federal Way High School: 1,665. Mirror Lake Elementary School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Federal Way High School and Mirror Lake Elementary School rank in Washington?
Federal Way High School is 294th of 333 and Mirror Lake Elementary School is 894th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).