Liberty Middle School vs Shining Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Middle School
Spanaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
Shining Mountain Elementary
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
| Measure | Liberty Middle School Spanaway, Washington | Shining Mountain Elementary Spanaway, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 363 | #836 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #8434 of 15,369 | #28575 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 857 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 43% |
| city | Spanaway | Spanaway |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 45.1).
- •Shining Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 65.7%).
- •Shining Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 21.4).
- •Liberty Middle School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 613.
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 Liberty Middle School better than Shining Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Middle School ranks higher (46.4 vs 45.1 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 Liberty Middle School and Shining Mountain Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Spanaway and Spanaway in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Middle School: 857. Shining Mountain Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Middle School and Shining Mountain Elementary rank in Washington?
Liberty Middle School is 231st of 363 and Shining Mountain Elementary is 836th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).