Lake Stevens Sr High School vs Machias Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Stevens Sr High School
Lake Stevens · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,205 students
Machias Elementary
Snohomish · Public elementary · Grades K–6
615 students
| Measure | Lake Stevens Sr High School Lake Stevens, Washington | Machias Elementary Snohomish, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #74 of 333 | #304 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #4088 of 16,910 | #10955 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,205 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 63% |
| city | Lake Stevens | Snohomish |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Machias Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 66.9).
- •Machias Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Lake Stevens Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 64%).
- •Machias Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 31.7%).
- •Machias Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 24.2).
- •Lake Stevens Sr High School is the larger school with 2,205 students compared with 615.
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 Lake Stevens Sr High School better than Machias Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Machias Elementary ranks higher (70.5 vs 66.9 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 Lake Stevens Sr High School and Machias Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Lake Stevens and Snohomish in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Stevens Sr High School: 2,205. Machias Elementary: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Stevens Sr High School and Machias Elementary rank in Washington?
Lake Stevens Sr High School is 74th of 333 and Machias Elementary is 304th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).