Gateway to College vs Mirror Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway to College
Federal Way · Public high · Grades 9–12
23 students
Mirror Lake Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Gateway to College Federal Way, Washington | Mirror Lake Elementary School Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #894 of 1,154 |
| National rank | – | #31274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 23 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 23 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Federal Way | Federal Way |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mirror Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 33.7).
- •Gateway to College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 82.3%).
- •Mirror Lake Elementary School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 23.
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 to College better than Mirror Lake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mirror Lake Elementary School ranks higher (41.0 vs 33.7 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 Gateway to College and Mirror Lake Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Federal Way in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway to College: 23. Mirror Lake Elementary School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway to College and Mirror Lake Elementary School rank in Washington?
Gateway to College is unranked and Mirror Lake Elementary School is 894th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).