Pioneer Middle School vs Sharpstein Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Middle School
Walla Walla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
Sharpstein Elementary School
Walla Walla · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students
| Measure | Pioneer Middle School Walla Walla, Washington | Sharpstein Elementary School Walla Walla, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 363 | #897 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10438 of 15,369 | #31549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 601 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 39% |
| city | Walla Walla | Walla Walla |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sharpstein Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 37.1).
- •Sharpstein Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •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 78.5%).
- •Sharpstein Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 19.4).
- •Pioneer Middle School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 340.
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 Pioneer Middle School better than Sharpstein Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sharpstein Elementary School ranks higher (40.6 vs 37.1 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 Pioneer Middle School and Sharpstein Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Walla Walla and Walla Walla in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Middle School: 601. Sharpstein Elementary School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Middle School and Sharpstein Elementary School rank in Washington?
Pioneer Middle School is 286th of 363 and Sharpstein Elementary School is 897th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).