Illahee Middle School vs Lakeland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Illahee Middle School
Federal Way · Public middle · Grades 5–8
655 students
Lakeland Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
| Measure | Illahee Middle School Federal Way, Washington | Lakeland Elementary School Auburn, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #299 of 363 | #790 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10922 of 15,369 | #27158 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 655 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 47% |
| city | Federal Way | Auburn |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 34.7).
- •Lakeland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Lakeland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Lakeland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61% vs 76.3%).
- •Lakeland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.7).
- •Illahee Middle School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 418.
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 Illahee Middle School better than Lakeland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland Elementary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 34.7 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 Illahee Middle School and Lakeland Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Auburn in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Illahee Middle School: 655. Lakeland Elementary School: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Illahee Middle School and Lakeland Elementary School rank in Washington?
Illahee Middle School is 299th of 363 and Lakeland Elementary School is 790th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).