Kent Prairie Elementary vs Post Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent Prairie Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
621 students
Post Middle School
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students
| Measure | Kent Prairie Elementary Arlington, Washington | Post Middle School Arlington, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #350 of 1,154 | #165 of 363 |
| National rank | #12813 of 50,301 | #6323 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 621 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 44% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kent Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 56.1).
- •Kent Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 44%).
- •Kent Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Kent Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 45.7%).
- •Kent Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 22.2).
- •Post Middle School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 621.
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 Kent Prairie Elementary better than Post Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kent Prairie Elementary ranks higher (67.9 vs 56.1 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 Kent Prairie Elementary and Post Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kent Prairie Elementary: 621. Post Middle School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kent Prairie Elementary and Post Middle School rank in Washington?
Kent Prairie Elementary is 350th of 1,154 and Post Middle School is 165th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).