Michael T Simmons Elementary vs Tumwater Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 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 Middle School
Tumwater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
665 students
| Measure | Michael T Simmons Elementary Tumwater, Washington | Tumwater Middle School Tumwater, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #197 of 1,154 | #97 of 363 |
| National rank | #6951 of 50,301 | #3879 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 457 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 57% |
| city | Tumwater | Tumwater |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Michael T Simmons Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 67.6).
- •Michael T Simmons Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Michael T Simmons Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Tumwater Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 43.5%).
- •Michael T Simmons Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 19.6).
- •Tumwater Middle School is the larger school with 665 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 Tumwater Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Michael T Simmons Elementary ranks higher (76.6 vs 67.6 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 Tumwater Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Tumwater and Tumwater in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michael T Simmons Elementary: 457. Tumwater Middle School: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michael T Simmons Elementary and Tumwater Middle School rank in Washington?
Michael T Simmons Elementary is 197th of 1,154 and Tumwater Middle School is 97th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).