Garfield Elementary School vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 771 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary School
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
Jefferson Middle School
Olympia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary School Olympia, Washington | Jefferson Middle School Olympia, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #722 of 1,154 | #41 of 363 |
| National rank | #24810 of 50,301 | #2249 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 314 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| city | Olympia | Olympia |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 50.5).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 47%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 60.5%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.5).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 314.
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 Garfield Elementary School better than Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (75.6 vs 50.5 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 Garfield Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School?
About 771 m in a straight line, between Olympia and Olympia in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary School: 314. Jefferson Middle School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School rank in Washington?
Garfield Elementary School is 722nd of 1,154 and Jefferson Middle School is 41st of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).