Meriwether Elementary School vs Thomas Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meriwether Elementary School
JBLM Lewis North · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
240 students
Thomas Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
934 students
| Measure | Meriwether Elementary School JBLM Lewis North, Washington | Thomas Middle School Lakewood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #466 of 1,154 | #253 of 363 |
| National rank | #16326 of 50,301 | #9209 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 240 | 934 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 934 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 33% |
| city | JBLM Lewis North | Lakewood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meriwether Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 42.8).
- •Meriwether Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Meriwether Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Meriwether Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 63.6%).
- •Meriwether Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.6).
- •Thomas Middle School is the larger school with 934 students compared with 240.
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 Meriwether Elementary School better than Thomas Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Meriwether Elementary School ranks higher (62.7 vs 42.8 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 Meriwether Elementary School and Thomas Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between JBLM Lewis North and Lakewood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meriwether Elementary School: 240. Thomas Middle School: 934. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meriwether Elementary School and Thomas Middle School rank in Washington?
Meriwether Elementary School is 466th of 1,154 and Thomas Middle School is 253rd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).