Goodman Middle School vs Pioneer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goodman Middle School
Gig Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students
Pioneer Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students
| Measure | Goodman Middle School Gig Harbor, Washington | Pioneer Elementary School Gig Harbor, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #84 of 363 | #292 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3496 of 15,369 | #10681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 519 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | – |
| Math proficiency | 55% | – |
| city | Gig Harbor | Gig Harbor |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 69.3).
- •Pioneer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 21%).
- •Pioneer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.8).
- •Goodman Middle School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 481.
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 Goodman Middle School better than Pioneer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Elementary School ranks higher (70.9 vs 69.3 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 Goodman Middle School and Pioneer Elementary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Gig Harbor and Gig Harbor in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goodman Middle School: 519. Pioneer Elementary School: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goodman Middle School and Pioneer Elementary School rank in Washington?
Goodman Middle School is 84th of 363 and Pioneer Elementary School is 292nd of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).