JJ Smith Elementary vs Thunder Mountain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
JJ Smith Elementary
Enumclaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
176 students
Thunder Mountain Middle School
Enumclaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
506 students
| Measure | JJ Smith Elementary Enumclaw, Washington | Thunder Mountain Middle School Enumclaw, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #915 of 1,154 | #94 of 363 |
| National rank | #32494 of 50,301 | #3847 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 176 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 35.2 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 70% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | Enumclaw | Enumclaw |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thunder Mountain Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 39.2).
- •Thunder Mountain Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 59.7%).
- •Thunder Mountain Middle School does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 35.2).
- •Thunder Mountain Middle School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 176.
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 JJ Smith Elementary better than Thunder Mountain Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thunder Mountain Middle School ranks higher (67.7 vs 39.2 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 JJ Smith Elementary and Thunder Mountain Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Enumclaw and Enumclaw in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
JJ Smith Elementary: 176. Thunder Mountain Middle School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do JJ Smith Elementary and Thunder Mountain Middle School rank in Washington?
JJ Smith Elementary is 915th of 1,154 and Thunder Mountain Middle School is 94th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).