Impact | Salish Sea Elementary vs Middle College High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Impact | Salish Sea Elementary
Seattle · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
385 students
Middle College High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
93 students
| Measure | Impact | Salish Sea Elementary Seattle, Washington | Middle College High School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #869 of 1,154 | #169 of 333 |
| National rank | #30366 of 50,301 | #7271 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 385 | 93 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 93 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 75% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24.5% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle College High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 42.4).
- •Middle College High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 66.8%).
- •Middle College High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.4).
- •Impact | Salish Sea Elementary is the larger school with 385 students compared with 93.
- •Impact | Salish Sea Elementary is a charter school while Middle College High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Impact | Salish Sea Elementary better than Middle College High School?
On the Success Index (US), Middle College High School ranks higher (54.2 vs 42.4 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 Impact | Salish Sea Elementary and Middle College High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Impact | Salish Sea Elementary: 385. Middle College High School: 93. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Impact | Salish Sea Elementary and Middle College High School rank in Washington?
Impact | Salish Sea Elementary is 869th of 1,154 and Middle College High School is 169th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).