Michael T Simmons Elementary vs Olympia High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michael T Simmons Elementary
Tumwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
Olympia High School
Olympia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,901 students
| Measure | Michael T Simmons Elementary Tumwater, Washington | Olympia High School Olympia, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #197 of 1,154 | #17 of 333 |
| National rank | #6951 of 50,301 | #1560 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 457 | 1,901 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 1,901 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 74% |
| city | Tumwater | Olympia |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olympia High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 76.6).
- •Olympia High School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Olympia High School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 70%).
- •Olympia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 43.5%).
- •Michael T Simmons Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 23.2).
- •Olympia High School is the larger school with 1,901 students compared with 457.
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 Michael T Simmons Elementary better than Olympia High School?
On the Success Index (US), Olympia High School ranks higher (78.2 vs 76.6 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 Michael T Simmons Elementary and Olympia High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Tumwater and Olympia in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michael T Simmons Elementary: 457. Olympia High School: 1,901. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michael T Simmons Elementary and Olympia High School rank in Washington?
Michael T Simmons Elementary is 197th of 1,154 and Olympia High School is 17th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).