Lakota Middle School vs Mirror Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakota Middle School
Federal Way · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students
Mirror Lake Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Lakota Middle School Federal Way, Washington | Mirror Lake Elementary School Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #268 of 363 | #894 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9726 of 15,369 | #31274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 645 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.2% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| city | Federal Way | Federal Way |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.4 vs 41.0).
- •Mirror Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Lakota Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Lakota Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.2% vs 82.3%).
- •Mirror Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.2).
- •Lakota Middle School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 491.
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 Lakota Middle School better than Mirror Lake Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lakota Middle School and Mirror Lake Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Federal Way in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakota Middle School: 645. Mirror Lake Elementary School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakota Middle School and Mirror Lake Elementary School rank in Washington?
Lakota Middle School is 268th of 363 and Mirror Lake Elementary School is 894th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).