Machias Elementary vs Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Machias Elementary
Snohomish · Public elementary · Grades K–6
615 students
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School
Lake Stevens · Public elementary · Grades K–5
554 students
| Measure | Machias Elementary Snohomish, Washington | Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School Lake Stevens, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 1,154 | #360 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10955 of 50,301 | #13094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 615 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| city | Snohomish | Lake Stevens |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Machias Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 67.5).
- •Machias Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Machias Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 37.2%).
- •Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.1).
- •Machias Elementary is the larger school with 615 students compared with 554.
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 Machias Elementary better than Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Machias Elementary ranks higher (70.5 vs 67.5 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 Machias Elementary and Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Snohomish and Lake Stevens in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Machias Elementary: 615. Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Machias Elementary and Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School rank in Washington?
Machias Elementary is 304th of 1,154 and Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School is 360th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).