McKenna Elementary vs Yelm Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKenna Elementary
McKenna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
Yelm Middle School
Yelm · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students
| Measure | McKenna Elementary McKenna, Washington | Yelm Middle School Yelm, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 1,154 | #213 of 363 |
| National rank | #17521 of 50,301 | #7758 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 418 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.3% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 46% |
| city | McKenna | Yelm |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKenna Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 49.5).
- •McKenna Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 46%).
- •McKenna Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 54%).
- •McKenna Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 51.7%).
- •McKenna Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 22.5).
- •Yelm Middle School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 418.
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 McKenna Elementary better than Yelm Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), McKenna Elementary ranks higher (61.0 vs 49.5 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 McKenna Elementary and Yelm Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between McKenna and Yelm in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKenna Elementary: 418. Yelm Middle School: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKenna Elementary and Yelm Middle School rank in Washington?
McKenna Elementary is 504th of 1,154 and Yelm Middle School is 213th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).