John Newbery Elementary vs Pioneer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Newbery Elementary
Wenatchee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students
Pioneer Middle School
Wenatchee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
| Measure | John Newbery Elementary Wenatchee, Washington | Pioneer Middle School Wenatchee, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #768 of 1,154 | #271 of 363 |
| National rank | #26675 of 50,301 | #9847 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 437 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.1% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 33% |
| city | Wenatchee | Wenatchee |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Newbery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 39.9).
- •John Newbery Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Pioneer Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •John Newbery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 79.7%).
- •John Newbery Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.8).
- •Pioneer Middle School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 437.
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 John Newbery Elementary better than Pioneer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Newbery Elementary ranks higher (47.7 vs 39.9 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 John Newbery Elementary and Pioneer Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Wenatchee and Wenatchee in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Newbery Elementary: 437. Pioneer Middle School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Newbery Elementary and Pioneer Middle School rank in Washington?
John Newbery Elementary is 768th of 1,154 and Pioneer Middle School is 271st of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).