Idlewild Elementary School vs Thomas 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.
Idlewild Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
Thomas Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
934 students
| Measure | Idlewild Elementary School Lakewood, Washington | Thomas Middle School Lakewood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,154 | #253 of 363 |
| National rank | #17137 of 50,301 | #9209 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 380 | 934 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 934 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 33% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idlewild Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 42.8).
- •Idlewild Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 33%).
- •Idlewild Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Idlewild Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 63.6%).
- •Idlewild Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.6).
- •Thomas Middle School is the larger school with 934 students compared with 380.
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 Idlewild Elementary School better than Thomas Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Idlewild Elementary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 42.8 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 Idlewild Elementary School and Thomas Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idlewild Elementary School: 380. Thomas Middle School: 934. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idlewild Elementary School and Thomas Middle School rank in Washington?
Idlewild Elementary School is 495th of 1,154 and Thomas Middle School is 253rd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).