Glacier View Junior High vs Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glacier View Junior High
Puyallup · Public middle · Grades 7–9
843 students
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
Orting · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
723 students
| Measure | Glacier View Junior High Puyallup, Washington | Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School Orting, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 363 | #618 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6897 of 15,369 | #21192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 843 | 723 |
| Enrollment | 843 | 723 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| city | Puyallup | Orting |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 53.5).
- •Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Glacier View Junior High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 45.2%).
- •Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 22.2).
- •Glacier View Junior High is the larger school with 843 students compared with 723.
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 View Junior High better than Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (55.7 vs 53.5 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 Glacier View Junior High and Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Orting in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glacier View Junior High: 843. Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School: 723. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glacier View Junior High and Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School rank in Washington?
Glacier View Junior High is 188th of 363 and Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is 618th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).