Green Gables Elementary School vs Meeker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Gables Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
Meeker Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
567 students
| Measure | Green Gables Elementary School Federal Way, Washington | Meeker Middle School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #694 of 1,154 | #168 of 363 |
| National rank | #23828 of 50,301 | #6375 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 281 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| city | Federal Way | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meeker Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 51.9).
- •Green Gables Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Meeker Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Meeker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 58%).
- •Green Gables Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 20.3).
- •Meeker Middle School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 281.
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 Green Gables Elementary School better than Meeker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Meeker Middle School ranks higher (55.9 vs 51.9 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 Green Gables Elementary School and Meeker Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Green Gables Elementary School: 281. Meeker Middle School: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Green Gables Elementary School and Meeker Middle School rank in Washington?
Green Gables Elementary School is 694th of 1,154 and Meeker Middle School is 168th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).