Illahee Middle School vs Miller Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 116 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
Miller Junior High
Aberdeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
656 students
| Measure | Illahee Middle School Federal Way, Washington | Miller Junior High Aberdeen, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #299 of 363 | #294 of 363 |
| National rank | #10922 of 15,369 | #10761 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 655 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 38% |
| city | Federal Way | Aberdeen |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.7 vs 35.5).
- •Miller Junior High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Illahee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Miller Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 76.3%).
- •Illahee Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.5).
- •Miller Junior High is the larger school with 656 students compared with 655.
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 Miller Junior High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Illahee Middle School and Miller Junior High?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Aberdeen in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Illahee Middle School: 655. Miller Junior High: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Illahee Middle School and Miller Junior High rank in Washington?
Illahee Middle School is 299th of 363 and Miller Junior High is 294th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).