Illahee Middle School vs Panther Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 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
Panther Lake Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
| Measure | Illahee Middle School Federal Way, Washington | Panther Lake Elementary School Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #299 of 363 | #1121 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10922 of 15,369 | #44300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 655 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 24% |
| city | Federal Way | Federal Way |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Illahee Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 20.9).
- •Illahee Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 24%).
- •Illahee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Illahee Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 83.8%).
- •Panther Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.7).
- •Illahee Middle School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 427.
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 Panther Lake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Illahee Middle School ranks higher (34.7 vs 20.9 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 Panther Lake Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Federal Way in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Illahee Middle School: 655. Panther Lake Elementary School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Illahee Middle School and Panther Lake Elementary School rank in Washington?
Illahee Middle School is 299th of 363 and Panther Lake Elementary School is 1121st of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).