Margaret Mead Elementary vs Samantha Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret Mead Elementary
Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
Samantha Smith Elementary
Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
| Measure | Margaret Mead Elementary Sammamish, Washington | Samantha Smith Elementary Sammamish, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #29 of 1,154 | #24 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #1643 of 50,301 | #1522 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 580 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.8% | 3.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 91% |
| city | Sammamish | Sammamish |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.0 vs 87.4).
- •Samantha Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 81%).
- •Samantha Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 88%).
- •Samantha Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.3% vs 4.8%).
- •Margaret Mead Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.2).
- •Margaret Mead Elementary is the larger school with 580 students compared with 545.
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 Margaret Mead Elementary better than Samantha Smith Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Margaret Mead Elementary and Samantha Smith Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sammamish and Sammamish in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret Mead Elementary: 580. Samantha Smith Elementary: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret Mead Elementary and Samantha Smith Elementary rank in Washington?
Margaret Mead Elementary is 29th of 1,154 and Samantha Smith Elementary is 24th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).