Isom Elementary School vs Lynden Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isom Elementary School
Lynden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students
Lynden Middle School
Lynden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
705 students
| Measure | Isom Elementary School Lynden, Washington | Lynden Middle School Lynden, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #565 of 1,154 | #117 of 363 |
| National rank | #19191 of 50,301 | #4732 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 58% |
| city | Lynden | Lynden |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lynden Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 58.5).
- •Lynden Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Lynden Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Isom Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 47.5%).
- •Isom Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.1).
- •Lynden Middle School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 413.
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 Isom Elementary School better than Lynden Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lynden Middle School ranks higher (63.4 vs 58.5 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 Isom Elementary School and Lynden Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Lynden and Lynden in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Isom Elementary School: 413. Lynden Middle School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isom Elementary School and Lynden Middle School rank in Washington?
Isom Elementary School is 565th of 1,154 and Lynden Middle School is 117th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).