Point Defiance Elementary School vs Science and Math Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Point Defiance Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students
Science and Math Institute
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
597 students
| Measure | Point Defiance Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Science and Math Institute Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #264 of 1,154 | #75 of 333 |
| National rank | #9405 of 50,301 | #4097 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 301 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 52% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Point Defiance Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 66.9).
- •Point Defiance Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Science and Math Institute does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Point Defiance Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 35.7%).
- •Point Defiance Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 20.6).
- •Science and Math Institute is the larger school with 597 students compared with 301.
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 Point Defiance Elementary School better than Science and Math Institute?
On the Success Index (US), Point Defiance Elementary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 66.9 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 Point Defiance Elementary School and Science and Math Institute?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Point Defiance Elementary School: 301. Science and Math Institute: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Point Defiance Elementary School and Science and Math Institute rank in Washington?
Point Defiance Elementary School is 264th of 1,154 and Science and Math Institute is 75th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).