Madrona Elementary vs Marvista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madrona Elementary
SeaTac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students
Marvista Elementary
Normandy Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students
| Measure | Madrona Elementary SeaTac, Washington | Marvista Elementary Normandy Park, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1131 of 1,154 | #520 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #45165 of 50,301 | #17937 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 317 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 51% |
| city | SeaTac | Normandy Park |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marvista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 19.5).
- •Marvista Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 21%).
- •Marvista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 25%).
- •Marvista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 77%).
- •Madrona Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.1).
- •Marvista Elementary is the larger school with 532 students compared with 317.
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 Madrona Elementary better than Marvista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marvista Elementary ranks higher (60.4 vs 19.5 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 Madrona Elementary and Marvista Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between SeaTac and Normandy Park in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madrona Elementary: 317. Marvista Elementary: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madrona Elementary and Marvista Elementary rank in Washington?
Madrona Elementary is 1131st of 1,154 and Marvista Elementary is 520th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).