Jefferson Middle School vs Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle School
Olympia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle School Olympia, Washington | Julia Butler Hansen Elementary Olympia, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 363 | #473 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2249 of 15,369 | #16731 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 462 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 56% |
| city | Olympia | Olympia |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 62.1).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 56%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 61%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 53.6%).
- •Julia Butler Hansen Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.5).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 412.
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 Middle School better than Julia Butler Hansen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (75.6 vs 62.1 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 Jefferson Middle School and Julia Butler Hansen Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Olympia and Olympia in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle School: 462. Julia Butler Hansen Elementary: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle School and Julia Butler Hansen Elementary rank in Washington?
Jefferson Middle School is 41st of 363 and Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is 473rd of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).