Key Peninsula Middle School vs Minter Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Key Peninsula Middle School
Lakebay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
444 students
Minter Creek Elementary
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students
| Measure | Key Peninsula Middle School Lakebay, Washington | Minter Creek Elementary Gig Harbor, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 363 | #393 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #4993 of 15,369 | #13980 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 444 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 60% |
| city | Lakebay | Gig Harbor |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minter Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 62.2).
- •Minter Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •Minter Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Minter Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 41.9%).
- •Minter Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.5).
- •Key Peninsula Middle School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 272.
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 Key Peninsula Middle School better than Minter Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Minter Creek Elementary ranks higher (66.2 vs 62.2 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 Key Peninsula Middle School and Minter Creek Elementary?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Lakebay and Gig Harbor in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Key Peninsula Middle School: 444. Minter Creek Elementary: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Key Peninsula Middle School and Minter Creek Elementary rank in Washington?
Key Peninsula Middle School is 124th of 363 and Minter Creek Elementary is 393rd of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).