Mark Twain Elementary School vs Star Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
Star Lake Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
| Measure | Mark Twain Elementary School Federal Way, Washington | Star Lake Elementary School Kent, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1133 of 1,154 | #918 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #45358 of 50,301 | #32638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 531 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 45% |
| city | Federal Way | Kent |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Star Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 19.2).
- •Star Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 24%).
- •Star Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Star Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70% vs 88.5%).
- •Mark Twain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.7).
- •Mark Twain Elementary School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 434.
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 Mark Twain Elementary School better than Star Lake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Star Lake Elementary School ranks higher (39.0 vs 19.2 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 Mark Twain Elementary School and Star Lake Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Kent in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark Twain Elementary School: 531. Star Lake Elementary School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark Twain Elementary School and Star Lake Elementary School rank in Washington?
Mark Twain Elementary School is 1133rd of 1,154 and Star Lake Elementary School is 918th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).