Ness Elementary vs North Pines Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ness Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
243 students
North Pines Middle School
Spokane Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
504 students
| Measure | Ness Elementary Spokane, Washington | North Pines Middle School Spokane Valley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #827 of 1,154 | #272 of 363 |
| National rank | #28334 of 50,301 | #9953 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 243 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| city | Spokane | Spokane Valley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ness Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 39.4).
- •Ness Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Ness Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •North Pines Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 75.3%).
- •Ness Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.0).
- •North Pines Middle School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 243.
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 Ness Elementary better than North Pines Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ness Elementary ranks higher (45.4 vs 39.4 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 Ness Elementary and North Pines Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Spokane Valley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ness Elementary: 243. North Pines Middle School: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ness Elementary and North Pines Middle School rank in Washington?
Ness Elementary is 827th of 1,154 and North Pines Middle School is 272nd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).