McDonald Elementary School vs Summit School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDonald Elementary School
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
Summit School
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
383 students
| Measure | McDonald Elementary School Spokane Valley, Washington | Summit School Spokane Valley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 1,154 | #356 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #11807 of 50,301 | #12972 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 282 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| city | Spokane Valley | Spokane Valley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDonald Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 67.7).
- •McDonald Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Summit School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Summit School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 56%).
- •McDonald Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.4).
- •Summit School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 282.
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 McDonald Elementary School better than Summit School?
On the Success Index (US), McDonald Elementary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 67.7 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 McDonald Elementary School and Summit School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Spokane Valley and Spokane Valley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDonald Elementary School: 282. Summit School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDonald Elementary School and Summit School rank in Washington?
McDonald Elementary School is 328th of 1,154 and Summit School is 356th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).