Mason Middle School vs Point Defiance Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mason Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students
Point Defiance Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students
| Measure | Mason Middle School Tacoma, Washington | Point Defiance Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #74 of 363 | #264 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3188 of 15,369 | #9405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 639 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Point Defiance Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 70.7).
- •Point Defiance Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Mason Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 71%).
- •Mason Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 33.9%).
- •Point Defiance Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 21.3).
- •Mason Middle School is the larger school with 639 students compared with 301.
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 Mason Middle School better than Point Defiance Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Point Defiance Elementary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 70.7 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 Mason Middle School and Point Defiance Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mason Middle School: 639. Point Defiance Elementary School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mason Middle School and Point Defiance Elementary School rank in Washington?
Mason Middle School is 74th of 363 and Point Defiance Elementary School is 264th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).