Hamilton International Middle School vs McDonald International School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton International Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
983 students
McDonald International School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
| Measure | Hamilton International Middle School Seattle, Washington | McDonald International School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #11 of 363 | #18 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #1046 of 15,369 | #1399 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 983 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 983 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 6.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 86% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDonald International School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 82.9).
- •McDonald International School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 81%).
- •McDonald International School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 88%).
- •McDonald International School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 12%).
- •McDonald International School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 24.0).
- •Hamilton International Middle School is the larger school with 983 students compared with 443.
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 Hamilton International Middle School better than McDonald International School?
On the Success Index (US), McDonald International School ranks higher (87.7 vs 82.9 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 Hamilton International Middle School and McDonald International School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton International Middle School: 983. McDonald International School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton International Middle School and McDonald International School rank in Washington?
Hamilton International Middle School is 11th of 363 and McDonald International School is 18th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).