Mirror Lake Elementary School vs Sherwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 52 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mirror Lake Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
Sherwood Elementary
Edmonds · Public elementary · Grades K–6
491 students
| Measure | Mirror Lake Elementary School Federal Way, Washington | Sherwood Elementary Edmonds, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #894 of 1,154 | #278 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #31274 of 50,301 | #10217 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 491 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 22.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Federal Way | Edmonds |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 41.0).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 82.3%).
- •Mirror Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.9).
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 Mirror Lake Elementary School better than Sherwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherwood Elementary ranks higher (71.6 vs 41.0 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 Mirror Lake Elementary School and Sherwood Elementary?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Edmonds in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mirror Lake Elementary School: 491. Sherwood Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mirror Lake Elementary School and Sherwood Elementary rank in Washington?
Mirror Lake Elementary School is 894th of 1,154 and Sherwood Elementary is 278th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).