Michael T Simmons Elementary vs Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
Tumwater · Public elementary · Grades K–8
600 students
| Measure | Michael T Simmons Elementary Tumwater, Washington | Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight Tumwater, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #197 of 1,154 | #845 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6951 of 50,301 | #28964 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 457 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 27% |
| city | Tumwater | Tumwater |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Michael T Simmons Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 44.5).
- •Michael T Simmons Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 27%).
- •Michael T Simmons Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 56%).
- •Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 43.5%).
- •Michael T Simmons Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 24.0).
- •Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight is the larger school with 600 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 Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight?
On the Success Index (US), Michael T Simmons Elementary ranks higher (76.6 vs 44.5 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 Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Tumwater and Tumwater in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michael T Simmons Elementary: 457. Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michael T Simmons Elementary and Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight rank in Washington?
Michael T Simmons Elementary is 197th of 1,154 and Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight is 845th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).