Federal Way Public Academy vs Illahee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Federal Way Public Academy
Federal Way · Public middle · Grades 6–10
309 students
Illahee Middle School
Federal Way · Public middle · Grades 5–8
655 students
| Measure | Federal Way Public Academy Federal Way, Washington | Illahee Middle School Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 363 | #299 of 363 |
| National rank | #3064 of 15,369 | #10922 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 309 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 33% |
| city | Federal Way | Federal Way |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Federal Way Public Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 34.7).
- •Federal Way Public Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 33%).
- •Federal Way Public Academy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Federal Way Public Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 76.3%).
- •Illahee Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 23.8).
- •Illahee Middle School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 309.
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 Public Academy better than Illahee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Federal Way Public Academy ranks higher (71.3 vs 34.7 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 Public Academy and Illahee Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Federal Way in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Federal Way Public Academy: 309. Illahee Middle School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Federal Way Public Academy and Illahee Middle School rank in Washington?
Federal Way Public Academy is 69th of 363 and Illahee Middle School is 299th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).