Laurin Middle School vs Sunset Elementary 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.
Laurin Middle School
Vancouver · Public middle · Grades 5–8
745 students
Sunset Elementary School
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Laurin Middle School Vancouver, Washington | Sunset Elementary School Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 363 | #909 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9084 of 15,369 | #32145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 745 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 39.7).
- •Sunset Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Laurin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Laurin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 55.9%).
- •Sunset Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.7).
- •Laurin Middle School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 415.
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 Laurin Middle School better than Sunset Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Laurin Middle School ranks higher (43.4 vs 39.7 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 Laurin Middle School and Sunset Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurin Middle School: 745. Sunset Elementary School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurin Middle School and Sunset Elementary School rank in Washington?
Laurin Middle School is 249th of 363 and Sunset Elementary School is 909th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).