Jefferson Elementary School vs Mason Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
Mason Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Mason Middle School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #290 of 1,154 | #74 of 363 |
| National rank | #10591 of 50,301 | #3188 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 358 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.0 vs 70.7).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Mason Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Mason Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 38%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 21.3).
- •Mason Middle School is the larger school with 639 students compared with 358.
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 Jefferson Elementary School better than Mason Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jefferson Elementary School and Mason Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 358. Mason Middle School: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Mason Middle School rank in Washington?
Jefferson Elementary School is 290th of 1,154 and Mason Middle School is 74th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).