Minter Creek Elementary vs Tillicum Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minter Creek Elementary
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students
Tillicum Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Minter Creek Elementary Gig Harbor, Washington | Tillicum Elementary School Lakewood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 1,154 | #1016 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #13980 of 50,301 | #36881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 272 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 32% |
| city | Gig Harbor | Lakewood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minter Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 32.6).
- •Minter Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 32%).
- •Minter Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Minter Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 79.8%).
- •Tillicum Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.0).
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 Minter Creek Elementary better than Tillicum Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Minter Creek Elementary ranks higher (66.2 vs 32.6 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 Minter Creek Elementary and Tillicum Elementary School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Gig Harbor and Lakewood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Minter Creek Elementary: 272. Tillicum Elementary School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Minter Creek Elementary and Tillicum Elementary School rank in Washington?
Minter Creek Elementary is 393rd of 1,154 and Tillicum Elementary School is 1016th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).