Indian Trail Elementary vs Salk Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Trail Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
Salk Middle School
Spokane · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
| Measure | Indian Trail Elementary Spokane, Washington | Salk Middle School Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #426 of 1,154 | #210 of 363 |
| National rank | #15108 of 50,301 | #7616 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 303 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Spokane | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Trail Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 50.2).
- •Indian Trail Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Salk Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Indian Trail Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 62.2%).
- •Indian Trail Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.3).
- •Salk Middle School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 303.
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 Indian Trail Elementary better than Salk Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Trail Elementary ranks higher (64.5 vs 50.2 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 Indian Trail Elementary and Salk Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Trail Elementary: 303. Salk Middle School: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Trail Elementary and Salk Middle School rank in Washington?
Indian Trail Elementary is 426th of 1,154 and Salk Middle School is 210th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).