Islander Middle School vs Lakeridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 568 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Islander Middle School
Mercer Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
960 students
Lakeridge Elementary School
Mercer Island · Public elementary · Grades K–5
401 students
| Measure | Islander Middle School Mercer Island, Washington | Lakeridge Elementary School Mercer Island, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #6 of 363 | #23 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #911 of 15,369 | #1509 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 960 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 960 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 3.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 87% |
| city | Mercer Island | Mercer Island |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 83.8).
- •Lakeridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •Lakeridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 84%).
- •Lakeridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.5% vs 7.8%).
- •Lakeridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.3).
- •Islander Middle School is the larger school with 960 students compared with 401.
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 Islander Middle School better than Lakeridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeridge Elementary School ranks higher (87.4 vs 83.8 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 Islander Middle School and Lakeridge Elementary School?
About 568 m in a straight line, between Mercer Island and Mercer Island in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Islander Middle School: 960. Lakeridge Elementary School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Islander Middle School and Lakeridge Elementary School rank in Washington?
Islander Middle School is 6th of 363 and Lakeridge Elementary School is 23rd of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).