Federal Way Running Start Home School vs Mirror Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Federal Way Running Start Home School
Federal Way · Public high · Grades 11–12
17 students
Mirror Lake Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Federal Way Running Start Home School Federal Way, Washington | Mirror Lake Elementary School Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #894 of 1,154 |
| National rank | – | #31274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 11–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 17 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 17 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Federal Way | Federal Way |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Federal Way Running Start Home School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 41.0).
- •Federal Way Running Start Home School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 82.3%).
- •Mirror Lake Elementary School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 17.
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 Running Start Home School better than Mirror Lake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Federal Way Running Start Home School ranks higher (73.7 vs 41.0 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 Running Start Home School and Mirror Lake Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Federal Way in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Federal Way Running Start Home School: 17. Mirror Lake Elementary School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Federal Way Running Start Home School and Mirror Lake Elementary School rank in Washington?
Federal Way Running Start Home School is unranked and Mirror Lake Elementary School is 894th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).