Maritime High School vs Marvista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maritime High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
126 students
Marvista Elementary
Normandy Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students
| Measure | Maritime High School Des Moines, Washington | Marvista Elementary Normandy Park, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 333 | #520 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5536 of 16,910 | #17937 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 126 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 126 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 60% |
| Math proficiency | – | 51% |
| city | Des Moines | Normandy Park |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.1 vs 60.4).
- •Maritime High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 40.8%).
- •Maritime High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.1).
- •Marvista Elementary is the larger school with 532 students compared with 126.
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 Maritime High School better than Marvista 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 Maritime High School and Marvista Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Normandy Park in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maritime High School: 126. Marvista Elementary: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maritime High School and Marvista Elementary rank in Washington?
Maritime High School is 110th of 333 and Marvista Elementary is 520th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).