Isom Elementary School vs Meridian Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 9.1 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
Meridian Middle School
Lynden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
350 students
| Measure | Isom Elementary School Lynden, Washington | Meridian Middle School Lynden, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #565 of 1,154 | #174 of 363 |
| National rank | #19191 of 50,301 | #6528 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 50% |
| city | Lynden | Lynden |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isom Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 55.2).
- •Isom Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Isom Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Isom Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 53.1%).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.2).
- •Isom Elementary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 350.
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 Meridian Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Isom Elementary School ranks higher (58.5 vs 55.2 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 Isom Elementary School and Meridian Middle School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Lynden and Lynden in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Isom Elementary School: 413. Meridian Middle School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isom Elementary School and Meridian Middle School rank in Washington?
Isom Elementary School is 565th of 1,154 and Meridian Middle School is 174th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).