Lake Wilderness Elementary vs Summit Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Wilderness Elementary
Maple Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
923 students
Summit Trail Middle School
Ravensdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,097 students
| Measure | Lake Wilderness Elementary Maple Valley, Washington | Summit Trail Middle School Ravensdale, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #224 of 1,154 | #32 of 363 |
| National rank | #7902 of 50,301 | #1827 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 923 | 1,097 |
| Enrollment | 923 | 1,097 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 67% |
| city | Maple Valley | Ravensdale |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Trail Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 75.1).
- •Lake Wilderness Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Summit Trail Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 70%).
- •Summit Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 21.1%).
- •Lake Wilderness Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.5).
- •Summit Trail Middle School is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 923.
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 Wilderness Elementary better than Summit Trail Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Trail Middle School ranks higher (78.0 vs 75.1 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 Lake Wilderness Elementary and Summit Trail Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Maple Valley and Ravensdale in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Wilderness Elementary: 923. Summit Trail Middle School: 1,097. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Wilderness Elementary and Summit Trail Middle School rank in Washington?
Lake Wilderness Elementary is 224th of 1,154 and Summit Trail Middle School is 32nd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).