Melvin G Syre Elementary vs Westgate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melvin G Syre Elementary
Shoreline · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
Westgate Elementary
Edmonds · Public elementary · Grades K–6
472 students
| Measure | Melvin G Syre Elementary Shoreline, Washington | Westgate Elementary Edmonds, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #109 of 1,154 | #259 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #4119 of 50,301 | #9217 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 444 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 65% |
| city | Shoreline | Edmonds |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melvin G Syre Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 73.1).
- •Melvin G Syre Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Melvin G Syre Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Melvin G Syre Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 37.5%).
- •Westgate Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.8).
- •Westgate Elementary is the larger school with 472 students compared with 444.
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 Melvin G Syre Elementary better than Westgate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Melvin G Syre Elementary ranks higher (81.6 vs 73.1 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 Melvin G Syre Elementary and Westgate Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Shoreline and Edmonds in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melvin G Syre Elementary: 444. Westgate Elementary: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melvin G Syre Elementary and Westgate Elementary rank in Washington?
Melvin G Syre Elementary is 109th of 1,154 and Westgate Elementary is 259th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).