Foothills Elementary vs Mountain View Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothills Elementary
Buckley · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
470 students
Mountain View Middle School
Bonney Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
937 students
| Measure | Foothills Elementary Buckley, Washington | Mountain View Middle School Bonney Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #432 of 1,154 | #65 of 363 |
| National rank | #15244 of 50,301 | #2969 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 470 | 937 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 937 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 60% |
| city | Buckley | Bonney Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 64.3).
- •Foothills Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Mountain View Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 60%).
- •Mountain View Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 49.8%).
- •Foothills Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 20.8).
- •Mountain View Middle School is the larger school with 937 students compared with 470.
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 Foothills Elementary better than Mountain View Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Middle School ranks higher (71.8 vs 64.3 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 Foothills Elementary and Mountain View Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Buckley and Bonney Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills Elementary: 470. Mountain View Middle School: 937. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills Elementary and Mountain View Middle School rank in Washington?
Foothills Elementary is 432nd of 1,154 and Mountain View Middle School is 65th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).