Olympic Middle School vs Pioneer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 389 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olympic Middle School
Shelton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
601 students
Pioneer Middle School
Walla Walla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
| Measure | Olympic Middle School Shelton, Washington | Pioneer Middle School Walla Walla, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 363 | #286 of 363 |
| National rank | #11278 of 15,369 | #10438 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 601 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| city | Shelton | Walla Walla |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 33.1).
- •Pioneer Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Pioneer Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Pioneer Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 70%).
- •Olympic Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.4).
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 Olympic Middle School better than Pioneer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Middle School ranks higher (37.1 vs 33.1 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 Olympic Middle School and Pioneer Middle School?
About 389 km in a straight line, between Shelton and Walla Walla in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olympic Middle School: 601. Pioneer Middle School: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olympic Middle School and Pioneer Middle School rank in Washington?
Olympic Middle School is 307th of 363 and Pioneer Middle School is 286th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).