North Pines Middle School vs Opportunity Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Pines Middle School
Spokane Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
504 students
Opportunity Elementary
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students
| Measure | North Pines Middle School Spokane Valley, Washington | Opportunity Elementary Spokane Valley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 363 | #830 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9953 of 15,369 | #28409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 504 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| city | Spokane Valley | Spokane Valley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Opportunity Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 39.4).
- •Opportunity Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Opportunity Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 74.2%).
- •Opportunity Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.0).
- •Opportunity Elementary is the larger school with 631 students compared with 504.
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 North Pines Middle School better than Opportunity Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Opportunity Elementary ranks higher (45.3 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 North Pines Middle School and Opportunity Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Spokane Valley and Spokane Valley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Pines Middle School: 504. Opportunity Elementary: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Pines Middle School and Opportunity Elementary rank in Washington?
North Pines Middle School is 272nd of 363 and Opportunity Elementary is 830th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).