Highland Middle School vs Indian Trail Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Middle School
Spokane · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
Indian Trail Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Spokane, Washington | Indian Trail Elementary Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 363 | #426 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5652 of 15,369 | #15108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 704 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Spokane | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Trail Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 59.2).
- •Highland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 38%).
- •Indian Trail Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.6).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 303.
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 Highland Middle School better than Indian Trail Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Trail Elementary ranks higher (64.5 vs 59.2 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 Highland Middle School and Indian Trail Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 704. Indian Trail Elementary: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and Indian Trail Elementary rank in Washington?
Highland Middle School is 140th of 363 and Indian Trail Elementary is 426th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).