Machias Elementary vs North Lake Middle School
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.
Machias Elementary
Snohomish · Public elementary · Grades K–6
615 students
North Lake Middle School
Lake Stevens · Public middle · Grades 6–7
856 students
| Measure | Machias Elementary Snohomish, Washington | North Lake Middle School Lake Stevens, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 1,154 | #99 of 363 |
| National rank | #10955 of 50,301 | #3956 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 615 | 856 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 856 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 53% |
| city | Snohomish | Lake Stevens |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Machias Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 67.2).
- •Machias Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •North Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Machias Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 32.2%).
- •Machias Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.9).
- •North Lake Middle School is the larger school with 856 students compared with 615.
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 North Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Machias Elementary ranks higher (70.5 vs 67.2 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 North Lake Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Snohomish and Lake Stevens in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Machias Elementary: 615. North Lake Middle School: 856. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Machias Elementary and North Lake Middle School rank in Washington?
Machias Elementary is 304th of 1,154 and North Lake Middle School is 99th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).