Mountain View Elementary vs Southworth Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 46 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain View Elementary
Shelton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
671 students
Southworth Elementary
Yelm · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
| Measure | Mountain View Elementary Shelton, Washington | Southworth Elementary Yelm, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #910 of 1,154 | #665 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #32261 of 50,301 | #22663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 671 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 49% |
| city | Shelton | Yelm |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southworth Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 39.5).
- •Southworth Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •Southworth Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Southworth Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 68.3%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.3).
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 Mountain View Elementary better than Southworth Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southworth Elementary ranks higher (53.6 vs 39.5 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 Mountain View Elementary and Southworth Elementary?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Shelton and Yelm in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View Elementary: 671. Southworth Elementary: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View Elementary and Southworth Elementary rank in Washington?
Mountain View Elementary is 910th of 1,154 and Southworth Elementary is 665th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).