Ness Elementary vs Stem Academy at SVT
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 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
Stem Academy at SVT
Spokane Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
190 students
| Measure | Ness Elementary Spokane, Washington | Stem Academy at SVT Spokane Valley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #827 of 1,154 | #1 of 333 |
| National rank | #28334 of 50,301 | #389 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 243 | 190 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 190 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 95% |
| city | Spokane | Spokane Valley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stem Academy at SVT scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 45.4).
- •Stem Academy at SVT does better on math proficiency (95% vs 47%).
- •Stem Academy at SVT does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 52%).
- •Stem Academy at SVT does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 75.3%).
- •Stem Academy at SVT does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.2).
- •Ness Elementary is the larger school with 243 students compared with 190.
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 Stem Academy at SVT?
On the Success Index (US), Stem Academy at SVT ranks higher (87.7 vs 45.4 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 Stem Academy at SVT?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Spokane Valley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ness Elementary: 243. Stem Academy at SVT: 190. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ness Elementary and Stem Academy at SVT rank in Washington?
Ness Elementary is 827th of 1,154 and Stem Academy at SVT is 1st of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).