Highland Middle School vs Prairie View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 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
Prairie View Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Spokane, Washington | Prairie View Elementary Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #140 of 363 | #88 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5652 of 15,369 | #3239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 704 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 31.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 80% |
| Math proficiency | – | 84% |
| city | Spokane | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 59.2).
- •Prairie View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 32.8%).
- •Prairie View Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.6).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 386.
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 Prairie View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie View Elementary ranks higher (83.3 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 Prairie View Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 704. Prairie View Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and Prairie View Elementary rank in Washington?
Highland Middle School is 140th of 363 and Prairie View Elementary is 88th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).