Garry Middle School vs Whitman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garry Middle School
Spokane · Public middle · Grades 6–8
410 students
Whitman Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
| Measure | Garry Middle School Spokane, Washington | Whitman Elementary Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 363 | #968 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #11919 of 15,369 | #34722 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| city | Spokane | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 30.0).
- •Whitman Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Whitman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Garry Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 86.2%).
- •Whitman Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.1).
- •Garry Middle School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 362.
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 Garry Middle School better than Whitman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Whitman Elementary ranks higher (35.9 vs 30.0 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 Garry Middle School and Whitman Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garry Middle School: 410. Whitman Elementary: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garry Middle School and Whitman Elementary rank in Washington?
Garry Middle School is 327th of 363 and Whitman Elementary is 968th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).