George Bush Middle School vs Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Bush Middle School
Tumwater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
Tumwater · Public elementary · Grades K–8
600 students
| Measure | George Bush Middle School Tumwater, Washington | Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight Tumwater, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 363 | #845 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #4488 of 15,369 | #28964 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 762 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 27% |
| city | Tumwater | Tumwater |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Bush Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 44.5).
- •George Bush Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •George Bush Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 39%).
- •George Bush Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 24.0).
- •George Bush Middle School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 600.
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 George Bush Middle School better than Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight?
On the Success Index (US), George Bush Middle School ranks higher (64.5 vs 44.5 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 George Bush Middle School and Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Tumwater and Tumwater in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Bush Middle School: 762. Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Bush Middle School and Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight rank in Washington?
George Bush Middle School is 110th of 363 and Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight is 845th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).