Pioneer Valley Elementary vs Shining Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Valley Elementary
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students
Shining Mountain Elementary
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
| Measure | Pioneer Valley Elementary Spanaway, Washington | Shining Mountain Elementary Spanaway, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #555 of 1,154 | #836 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #18936 of 50,301 | #28575 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 524 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 43% |
| city | Spanaway | Spanaway |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 45.1).
- •Pioneer Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Pioneer Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Pioneer Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 65.7%).
- •Pioneer Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.6).
- •Shining Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 613 students compared with 524.
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 Valley Elementary better than Shining Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Valley Elementary ranks higher (58.9 vs 45.1 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 Valley Elementary and Shining Mountain Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Spanaway and Spanaway in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Valley Elementary: 524. Shining Mountain Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Valley Elementary and Shining Mountain Elementary rank in Washington?
Pioneer Valley Elementary is 555th of 1,154 and Shining Mountain Elementary is 836th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).