Glacier Middle School vs Showalter Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glacier Middle School
SeaTac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
Showalter Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students
| Measure | Glacier Middle School SeaTac, Washington | Showalter Middle School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #350 of 363 | #341 of 363 |
| National rank | #13876 of 15,369 | #13005 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 803 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | SeaTac | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Showalter Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 19.4).
- •Showalter Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 75.5%).
- •Showalter Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.9).
- •Glacier Middle School is the larger school with 803 students compared with 651.
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 Glacier Middle School better than Showalter Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Showalter Middle School ranks higher (24.2 vs 19.4 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 Glacier Middle School and Showalter Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between SeaTac and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glacier Middle School: 803. Showalter Middle School: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glacier Middle School and Showalter Middle School rank in Washington?
Glacier Middle School is 350th of 363 and Showalter Middle School is 341st of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).