Point Defiance Elementary School vs Skyline Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 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
Skyline Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students
| Measure | Point Defiance Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Skyline Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #264 of 1,154 | #347 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9405 of 50,301 | #12619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 301 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Point Defiance Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 68.2).
- •Skyline Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Point Defiance Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Point Defiance Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 53.2%).
- •Skyline Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.7).
- •Skyline Elementary School is the larger school with 329 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 Skyline Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Point Defiance Elementary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 68.2 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 Skyline Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Point Defiance Elementary School: 301. Skyline Elementary School: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Point Defiance Elementary School and Skyline Elementary School rank in Washington?
Point Defiance Elementary School is 264th of 1,154 and Skyline Elementary School is 347th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).