Gateway Middle School vs Silver Firs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Middle School
Everett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,057 students
Silver Firs Elementary
Everett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
| Measure | Gateway Middle School Everett, Washington | Silver Firs Elementary Everett, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #23 of 363 | #129 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #1454 of 15,369 | #4862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,057 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 75% |
| city | Everett | Everett |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.2 vs 80.3).
- •Silver Firs Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 74%).
- •Gateway Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 78%).
- •Gateway Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 22.1%).
- •Silver Firs Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 24.6).
- •Gateway Middle School is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 538.
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 Gateway Middle School better than Silver Firs Elementary?
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 Gateway Middle School and Silver Firs Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Everett and Everett in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Middle School: 1,057. Silver Firs Elementary: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Middle School and Silver Firs Elementary rank in Washington?
Gateway Middle School is 23rd of 363 and Silver Firs Elementary is 129th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).