Helen Keller Elementary vs Kamiakin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Keller Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students
Kamiakin Middle School
Kirkland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students
| Measure | Helen Keller Elementary Kirkland, Washington | Kamiakin Middle School Kirkland, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #134 of 1,154 | #75 of 363 |
| National rank | #5028 of 50,301 | #3218 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 300 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 59% |
| city | Kirkland | Kirkland |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Keller Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 70.6).
- •Helen Keller Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Helen Keller Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Kamiakin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 31.3%).
- •Helen Keller Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.5).
- •Kamiakin Middle School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 300.
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 Helen Keller Elementary better than Kamiakin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Helen Keller Elementary ranks higher (79.9 vs 70.6 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 Helen Keller Elementary and Kamiakin Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Kirkland and Kirkland in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Keller Elementary: 300. Kamiakin Middle School: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Keller Elementary and Kamiakin Middle School rank in Washington?
Helen Keller Elementary is 134th of 1,154 and Kamiakin Middle School is 75th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).