Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary vs Mountainview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary
Cowiche · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
249 students
Mountainview Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
238 students
| Measure | Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary Cowiche, Washington | Mountainview Elementary Yakima, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #963 of 1,154 | #400 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #34634 of 50,301 | #14280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 249 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Cowiche | Yakima |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountainview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 36.0).
- •Mountainview Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Mountainview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Mountainview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 63.9%).
- •Mountainview Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.8).
- •Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary is the larger school with 249 students compared with 238.
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 Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary better than Mountainview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountainview Elementary ranks higher (65.8 vs 36.0 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 Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary and Mountainview Elementary?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Cowiche and Yakima in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary: 249. Mountainview Elementary: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary and Mountainview Elementary rank in Washington?
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary is 963rd of 1,154 and Mountainview Elementary is 400th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).