Firwood vs Hudtloff Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firwood
Steilacoom · Public other · Grades 4–12
45 students
Hudtloff Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
555 students
| Measure | Firwood Steilacoom, Washington | Hudtloff Middle School Lakewood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #246 of 363 |
| National rank | – | #9009 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 45 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 45 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 38% |
| city | Steilacoom | Lakewood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hudtloff Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 24.5%).
- •Hudtloff Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Firwood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 76%).
- •Firwood does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 15.0).
- •Hudtloff Middle School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 45.
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 Firwood better than Hudtloff Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Firwood and Hudtloff Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Steilacoom and Lakewood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Firwood: 45. Hudtloff Middle School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Firwood and Hudtloff Middle School rank in Washington?
Firwood is unranked and Hudtloff Middle School is 246th of 363 among other schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).