Finn Hill Middle School vs Henry David Thoreau Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 584 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finn Hill Middle School
Kirkland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
664 students
Henry David Thoreau Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
| Measure | Finn Hill Middle School Kirkland, Washington | Henry David Thoreau Elementary Kirkland, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #36 of 363 | #99 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #1935 of 15,369 | #3694 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 664 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| city | Kirkland | Kirkland |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry David Thoreau Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 77.3).
- •Henry David Thoreau Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Henry David Thoreau Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Henry David Thoreau Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 23.3%).
- •Henry David Thoreau Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.1).
- •Finn Hill Middle School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 404.
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 Finn Hill Middle School better than Henry David Thoreau Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Henry David Thoreau Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 77.3 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 Finn Hill Middle School and Henry David Thoreau Elementary?
About 584 m in a straight line, between Kirkland and Kirkland in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Finn Hill Middle School: 664. Henry David Thoreau Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Finn Hill Middle School and Henry David Thoreau Elementary rank in Washington?
Finn Hill Middle School is 36th of 363 and Henry David Thoreau Elementary is 99th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).