Martha Lake Elementary vs Samantha Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martha Lake Elementary
Lynnwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
545 students
Samantha Smith Elementary
Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
| Measure | Martha Lake Elementary Lynnwood, Washington | Samantha Smith Elementary Sammamish, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #615 of 1,154 | #24 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #21096 of 50,301 | #1522 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 545 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 3.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 91% |
| city | Lynnwood | Sammamish |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samantha Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 55.8).
- •Samantha Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 47%).
- •Samantha Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 55%).
- •Samantha Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.3% vs 50.8%).
- •Martha Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.2).
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 Martha Lake Elementary better than Samantha Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Samantha Smith Elementary ranks higher (87.4 vs 55.8 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 Martha Lake Elementary and Samantha Smith Elementary?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Lynnwood and Sammamish in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martha Lake Elementary: 545. Samantha Smith Elementary: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martha Lake Elementary and Samantha Smith Elementary rank in Washington?
Martha Lake Elementary is 615th of 1,154 and Samantha Smith Elementary is 24th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).