Manchester Elementary School vs Marcus Whitman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Elementary School
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
Marcus Whitman Middle School
Port Orchard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
623 students
| Measure | Manchester Elementary School Port Orchard, Washington | Marcus Whitman Middle School Port Orchard, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #424 of 1,154 | #203 of 363 |
| National rank | #15054 of 50,301 | #7392 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 458 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 40% |
| city | Port Orchard | Port Orchard |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 51.2).
- •Manchester Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 40%).
- •Manchester Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Manchester Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 59.9%).
- •Manchester Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.2).
- •Marcus Whitman Middle School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 458.
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 Manchester Elementary School better than Marcus Whitman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Elementary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 51.2 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 Manchester Elementary School and Marcus Whitman Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Port Orchard and Port Orchard in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Elementary School: 458. Marcus Whitman Middle School: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Elementary School and Marcus Whitman Middle School rank in Washington?
Manchester Elementary School is 424th of 1,154 and Marcus Whitman Middle School is 203rd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).