Lake Wilderness Elementary vs Tahoma Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.2 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
Tahoma Senior High School
Maple Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,919 students
| Measure | Lake Wilderness Elementary Maple Valley, Washington | Tahoma Senior High School Maple Valley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #224 of 1,154 | #38 of 333 |
| National rank | #7902 of 50,301 | #2493 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 923 | 2,919 |
| Enrollment | 923 | 2,919 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 61% |
| city | Maple Valley | Maple Valley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Wilderness Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 73.4).
- •Lake Wilderness Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •Tahoma Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 70%).
- •Tahoma Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 21.1%).
- •Lake Wilderness Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 24.1).
- •Tahoma Senior High School is the larger school with 2,919 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 Tahoma Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Wilderness Elementary ranks higher (75.1 vs 73.4 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 Tahoma Senior High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Maple Valley and Maple Valley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Wilderness Elementary: 923. Tahoma Senior High School: 2,919. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Wilderness Elementary and Tahoma Senior High School rank in Washington?
Lake Wilderness Elementary is 224th of 1,154 and Tahoma Senior High School is 38th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).