Federal Way Public Academy vs Panther Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 895 m 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
Panther Lake Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
| Measure | Federal Way Public Academy Federal Way, Washington | Panther Lake Elementary School Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 363 | #1121 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3064 of 15,369 | #44300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 309 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 24% |
| 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 20.9).
- •Federal Way Public Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 24%).
- •Federal Way Public Academy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 33%).
- •Federal Way Public Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 83.8%).
- •Panther Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 23.8).
- •Panther Lake Elementary School is the larger school with 427 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 Panther Lake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Federal Way Public Academy ranks higher (71.3 vs 20.9 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 Panther Lake Elementary School?
About 895 m in a straight line, between Federal Way and Federal Way in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Federal Way Public Academy: 309. Panther Lake Elementary School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Federal Way Public Academy and Panther Lake Elementary School rank in Washington?
Federal Way Public Academy is 69th of 363 and Panther Lake Elementary School is 1121st of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).