Lakota Middle School vs Silver Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.1 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
Silver Lake Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
382 students
| Measure | Lakota Middle School Federal Way, Washington | Silver Lake Elementary School Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #268 of 363 | #981 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9726 of 15,369 | #35354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 645 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.2% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 36% |
| city | Federal Way | Federal Way |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakota Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 34.9).
- •Silver Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Lakota Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Lakota Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.2% vs 74.6%).
- •Silver Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.2).
- •Lakota Middle School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 382.
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 Silver Lake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakota Middle School ranks higher (40.4 vs 34.9 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 Lakota Middle School and Silver Lake Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Federal Way in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakota Middle School: 645. Silver Lake Elementary School: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakota Middle School and Silver Lake Elementary School rank in Washington?
Lakota Middle School is 268th of 363 and Silver Lake Elementary School is 981st of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).