Gray Middle School vs Manitou Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 390 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gray Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
510 students
Manitou Park Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
| Measure | Gray Middle School Tacoma, Washington | Manitou Park Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #345 of 363 | #1014 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #13159 of 15,369 | #36859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 510 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 36% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manitou Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 23.3).
- •Manitou Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 26%).
- •Manitou Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Gray Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 76%).
- •Gray Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.5).
- •Gray Middle School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 429.
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 Gray Middle School better than Manitou Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Manitou Park Elementary School ranks higher (32.6 vs 23.3 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 Gray Middle School and Manitou Park Elementary School?
About 390 m in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray Middle School: 510. Manitou Park Elementary School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray Middle School and Manitou Park Elementary School rank in Washington?
Gray Middle School is 345th of 363 and Manitou Park Elementary School is 1014th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).