Gibson Ek High School vs Issaquah Valley 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.
Gibson Ek High School
Issaquah · Public high · Grades 9–12
198 students
Issaquah Valley Elementary
Issaquah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
646 students
| Measure | Gibson Ek High School Issaquah, Washington | Issaquah Valley Elementary Issaquah, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #55 of 333 | #229 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3575 of 16,910 | #8018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 198 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 68% |
| city | Issaquah | Issaquah |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Issaquah Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 68.9).
- •Issaquah Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 34.5%).
- •Gibson Ek High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 64%).
- •Gibson Ek High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 26.2%).
- •Issaquah Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.0).
- •Issaquah Valley Elementary is the larger school with 646 students compared with 198.
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 Gibson Ek High School better than Issaquah Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Issaquah Valley Elementary ranks higher (74.9 vs 68.9 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 Gibson Ek High School and Issaquah Valley Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Issaquah and Issaquah in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gibson Ek High School: 198. Issaquah Valley Elementary: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gibson Ek High School and Issaquah Valley Elementary rank in Washington?
Gibson Ek High School is 55th of 333 and Issaquah Valley Elementary is 229th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).