Michael T Simmons Elementary vs Tumwater Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 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
Tumwater Hill Elementary
Tumwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Michael T Simmons Elementary Tumwater, Washington | Tumwater Hill Elementary Tumwater, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #197 of 1,154 | #381 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6951 of 50,301 | #13612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 457 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 58% |
| city | Tumwater | Tumwater |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Michael T Simmons Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 66.8).
- •Michael T Simmons Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Michael T Simmons Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •Tumwater Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 43.5%).
- •Michael T Simmons Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.7).
- •Michael T Simmons Elementary is the larger school with 457 students compared with 400.
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 Tumwater Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Michael T Simmons Elementary ranks higher (76.6 vs 66.8 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 Michael T Simmons Elementary and Tumwater Hill Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tumwater and Tumwater in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michael T Simmons Elementary: 457. Tumwater Hill Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michael T Simmons Elementary and Tumwater Hill Elementary rank in Washington?
Michael T Simmons Elementary is 197th of 1,154 and Tumwater Hill Elementary is 381st of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).