Meridian Middle School vs Sunrise Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 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
Sunrise Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
| Measure | Meridian Middle School Kent, Washington | Sunrise Elementary School Kent, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #234 of 363 | #287 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #8531 of 15,369 | #10485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 647 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 68% |
| city | Kent | Kent |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 45.9).
- •Sunrise Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 40%).
- •Sunrise Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 54%).
- •Sunrise Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 55.6%).
- •Sunrise Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.2).
- •Meridian Middle School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 512.
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 Sunrise Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise Elementary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 45.9 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 Sunrise Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kent and Kent in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian Middle School: 647. Sunrise Elementary School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian Middle School and Sunrise Elementary School rank in Washington?
Meridian Middle School is 234th of 363 and Sunrise Elementary School is 287th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).