Gray Middle School vs Thunder Mountain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 38 km 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
Thunder Mountain Middle School
Enumclaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
506 students
| Measure | Gray Middle School Tacoma, Washington | Thunder Mountain Middle School Enumclaw, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #345 of 363 | #94 of 363 |
| National rank | #13159 of 15,369 | #3847 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 510 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 55% |
| city | Tacoma | Enumclaw |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thunder Mountain Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 23.3).
- •Thunder Mountain Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 26%).
- •Thunder Mountain Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 34%).
- •Thunder Mountain Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 73.7%).
- •Gray Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 24.1).
- •Gray Middle School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 506.
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 Thunder Mountain Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thunder Mountain Middle School ranks higher (67.7 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 Thunder Mountain Middle School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Enumclaw in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray Middle School: 510. Thunder Mountain Middle School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray Middle School and Thunder Mountain Middle School rank in Washington?
Gray Middle School is 345th of 363 and Thunder Mountain Middle School is 94th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).