Meridian Middle School vs Park Orchard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridian Middle School
Kent · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
Park Orchard Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
| Measure | Meridian Middle School Kent, Washington | Park Orchard Elementary School Kent, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 363 | #1018 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #8531 of 15,369 | #36993 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 647 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 33% |
| city | Kent | Kent |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 32.4).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 40%).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 71%).
- •Park Orchard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.2).
- •Meridian Middle School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 473.
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 Meridian Middle School better than Park Orchard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian Middle School ranks higher (45.9 vs 32.4 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 Meridian Middle School and Park Orchard Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Kent and Kent in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian Middle School: 647. Park Orchard Elementary School: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian Middle School and Park Orchard Elementary School rank in Washington?
Meridian Middle School is 234th of 363 and Park Orchard Elementary School is 1018th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).