Graham Hill Elementary School vs Islander Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Graham Hill Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
Islander Middle School
Mercer Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
960 students
| Measure | Graham Hill Elementary School Seattle, Washington | Islander Middle School Mercer Island, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #435 of 1,154 | #6 of 363 |
| National rank | #15442 of 50,301 | #911 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 266 | 960 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 960 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 7.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 81% |
| city | Seattle | Mercer Island |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Islander Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 64.0).
- •Islander Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 57%).
- •Islander Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 52%).
- •Islander Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 47.4%).
- •Graham Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 21.3).
- •Islander Middle School is the larger school with 960 students compared with 266.
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 Graham Hill Elementary School better than Islander Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Islander Middle School ranks higher (83.8 vs 64.0 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 Graham Hill Elementary School and Islander Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Mercer Island in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Graham Hill Elementary School: 266. Islander Middle School: 960. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Graham Hill Elementary School and Islander Middle School rank in Washington?
Graham Hill Elementary School is 435th of 1,154 and Islander Middle School is 6th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).