Geiger Montessori School vs Wainwright Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Geiger Montessori School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Wainwright Intermediate School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 4–8
368 students
| Measure | Geiger Montessori School Tacoma, Washington | Wainwright Intermediate School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #560 of 1,154 | #243 of 363 |
| National rank | #19115 of 50,301 | #8880 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 521 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 36% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Geiger Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 44.3).
- •Geiger Montessori School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Geiger Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Geiger Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 59.5%).
- •Wainwright Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 21.7).
- •Geiger Montessori School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 368.
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 Geiger Montessori School better than Wainwright Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Geiger Montessori School ranks higher (58.6 vs 44.3 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 Geiger Montessori School and Wainwright Intermediate School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Geiger Montessori School: 521. Wainwright Intermediate School: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Geiger Montessori School and Wainwright Intermediate School rank in Washington?
Geiger Montessori School is 560th of 1,154 and Wainwright Intermediate School is 243rd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).